About the role

  • RN Hospice Case Manager responsible for coordinating care for terminally ill patients and families in hospice settings. Involves patient education, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in all hospice settings
  • Frequency of patient/family contacts will be at the discretion of the Case Manager and his/her assessment of need, but will be a minimum of every 15 days
  • Utilizes teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to provide comfort care at end of life and maximize the quality of life for the patients and families
  • Educates patients and families regarding disease processes and trajectory, disease management, hospice philosophies, signs and symptoms of decline and end of life
  • Updates the primary physician as indicated and according to agency, accreditation, state and federal requirements
  • Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient of her/his caseload to include appropriate utilization of services and the appropriate hospice level of care criteria are met
  • Makes referrals to other team members as appropriate.
  • Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
  • Leads the interdisciplinary care group (IDG) specific to each patient and family on their caseload
  • Coordinates all services and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide consistent patient care.
  • Enters, completes and updates documentation in the electronic health record as required according to agency/department standards and policies, accreditation, state and federal guidelines.
  • Communicates problems and changes in condition to physicians, supervisor and other members of the IDG.
  • Supervises and performs Home Health Aide and licensed practical nurse supervisory visits according to agency standards.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required
  • A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
  • Typically requires 1-2 years of experience in nursing that includes experiences in home health, hospice, medical/surgical, long term care, emergency care/ICU or oncology or similar related experience
  • Competent in the principles of deformity prevention, normal range of motion, body mechanics and body alignment; and fundamental principles of human behavior and an understanding of the effects of stress upon individuals and groups.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Job title

RN Hospice Case Manager

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$38,200 - $57,300 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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