Resgistered Nurse (Hospice Case Manager)

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
• Hospice Experience Preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required.
• Previous Supervisory or Management Experience Preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to respond to the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Flexible schedule and participation in on-call rotation required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the delivery of hospice services for patients and families.
• Ensure clinical services comply with hospice regulations, agency policies, and standards of care.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
• Aid with patient admissions, certifications, recertifications, and discharges.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nurses and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Aid with staff orientation, training, supervision, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor clinician caseloads and scheduling.
• Coordinate care with physicians, the Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in administrative and nursing on-call responsibilities.
• Investigate and report patient concerns, grievances, incidents, and safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Support community outreach and hospice marketing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to travel to patient homes and other care settings as required.
• Must possess visual, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to perform nursing duties.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, odors, disruptive patient behavior, and other healthcare-related environmental conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Continuing Education Opportunities.
• Supportive Team Environment.
• Mileage Reimbursement.