Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager- (Hospice)

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager at Westminster Canterbury at Home (WCAH) provides comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients. This role involves conducting initial and ongoing assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, educating and supporting patients and families, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental, and daily living needs, including grief risk, cultural/spiritual considerations, and communication patterns.
• Implement and revise individualized care plans as needed, managing discomfort, providing symptom relief, and delivering specialized palliative and end-of-life nursing care.
• Educate and support patients and families on the disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Cook up all patient/family services and prioritize needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Use the case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention.
• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Supervise LPNs and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain compliance and participate in in-service and training programs as assigned.
• Provide specialized hospice training to staff, families, and informal caregivers, with ongoing evaluation of patient and family responses to care.
• Evaluate caregiver ability to meet patient needs and identify personal support needs and resources throughout care.
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
• Communicate information using current processes and technology available to the organization.
• Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
• Rotate on call as needed.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional nursing experience.
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the state of Virginia (or compact state).
• Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to Westminster-Canterbury and its insurance providers.
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance.
• Flu-Vaccinated.

Qualifications

• Prefered experience in Hospice, Home Health, or a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively meet deadlines and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Full-Time Employee (and eligible Part-Time Employee) Benefits & Perks:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
• Retail Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays (+ 2 Floating Holidays)
• Tuition Assistance + Scholarships for You & Your Family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Team Member Discounts
• Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities

Pay

$40.00 - 43.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

Schedule

Full-Time; Monday - Friday 8:30a - 5:00p