Hospice RN Case Manager
About the role
Full‑Time Hospice RN Case Manager covering Denton County and surrounding areas. Hospice experience preferred; Home Care Home Base EMR experience is a plus.
Reliant at Home is a Texas‑only Home Health, Hospice, Caregivers, and Rehab company with 14 locations, including five hospice locations (Fort Worth, Plano, Teague, The Woodlands, and San Antonio). The company’s Bluebird Promise reflects its commitment to values, culture priorities, and service pledge, and it has been recognized as a Fortune Top Ten USA Best Workplace for Aging Services and certified Great Place to Work for multiple years.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on patients’ physical, functional, psychological, and environmental needs, documenting findings, case conference inputs, team reports, evaluations, and ADLs.
- Apply specific criteria for admissions and re‑certifications to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
- Develop, implement, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity, recommending revisions as necessary.
- Consult with and educate patients and families regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, end‑of‑life care, nutrition, and dietary needs; prioritize needs with the IDG.
- Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient/family needs; assess caregiver ability to meet immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Apply infection control and standard precautions to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
- Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LPN/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of service.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes demonstrating progress toward established goals and ensure continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient needs and outcomes of interventions, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third‑party payor requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency; promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on‑call responsibilities and provide on‑call service to patients and families as assigned.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other health‑care professionals.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate nursing program.
- Current RN license (or eligibility under the Nurse Licensure Compact) and a valid driver’s license.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting; hospice experience preferred.
- Competent nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
- Good interpersonal skills, especially in end‑of‑life palliation.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
- Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Mileage reimbursement for work‑related travel; company vehicles available for select roles.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Health Savings Account with company contribution.
- Generous paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company‑sponsored life insurance.
Joining Reliant at Home offers the chance to work with an award‑winning culture, contribute to senior care, participate in community service projects, and live out your calling by putting patients first.