RN Case Manager
Cabrillo Hospice · San Diego, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$55/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and ensure the competency of your assigned hospice care team, maintaining high standards of care.
- Serve as the team leader, providing direction and oversight to interdisciplinary team members.
- Oversee care plans, ensuring accurate evaluations, appropriate treatments, and optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor and review patient care, ensuring compliance with Medicare and hospice regulatory standards.
- Review and approve care plans within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- Participate in agency quality assurance initiatives, reviewing outcome data and driving performance improvements.
- Lead and coordinate team meetings with hospice clinicians and the medical director to ensure exceptional patient care.
- Provide ongoing training, guidance, and documentation support for hospice team members, assisting with orientation and performance feedback.
- Aid the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) in maintaining compliance and survey readiness.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, ensuring 24/7 oversight of patient care and agency operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical RN experience, with hospice experience required.
- At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a hospice setting.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, Local Coverage Determinations, and regulatory standards.
- JCAHO knowledge preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid RN license in the state of practice.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse certification preferred.
- Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Extensive hospice and palliative care nursing knowledge.
- Ability to manage patient needs and interdisciplinary team functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and EMR systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, and caregivers in a compassionate and professional manner.
- Sensitivity to patient privacy, HIPAA compliance, and ethical care practices.
- Ability to adapt to the unique needs of each patient and family, ensuring they feel supported and valued.