Hospice RN Case Manager - Full Time
About the role
The Registered Nurse Case Manager position is responsible for providing direct care and case management for a team of patients in accordance with agency standards and policies. This position is responsible for performing skilled nursing functions in the home and community setting as well as serving the nursing needs of patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Delivers skilled services efficiently and effectively to meet patient’s and family’s needs.
- Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of clients and family to determine needs.
- Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
- Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals, patients, and families in developing a comprehensive coordinated plan of care.
- Develops plan of care which includes objective goals for patient’s end of life care.
- Evaluates plan of care on continuous basis and updates physicians of changes in patient status and need for revision of plan of care.
- Ensures that physician orders are communicated to all members of the care team with accuracy and thoroughness and understanding.
- Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and co-workers.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain licensure.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Qualifications
- Previous experience working with seniors
- 1 year of nursing experience in post-acute care setting
Skills
- Skilled in delivering care in home and community settings
- Strong communication skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Benefits
Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources.
Pay
The targeted pay range for this job is $40.00 - $46.00 per hour.
Schedule
Schedule: Full Time Days 8am-4:30pm - 64 hrs bi-weekly - occasional on-call/weekend/Holiday rotation.