RN Case Manager- Hospice

About the role

This field-based position is responsible for managing a caseload of patients, providing therapeutic nursing, coordinating care, and supporting patients and their families in the comfort of their homes.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
• Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely
• Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• Current CPR, First Aid Certification
• Knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Skills

• Therapeutic nursing skills
• Clinical judgment and decision-making
• Interdisciplinary team coordination
• Effective communication
• Death notification and support

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Rugged paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost
• Employee discount programs

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM. Will also cover one holiday per year and occasional on-call.