Hospice RN Case Manager

Hospice RN Case Manager

Join Our Mission to Build Something Extraordinary

Are you a compassionate, dedicated hospice nurse seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients? Are you ready to be part of an exciting startup hospice company built on a foundation of RESPECT? Do you possess leadership qualities with a passion for team and company growth? Do you thrive in flexible environments and bring innovative ideas to the table? If so, we want to hear from you.

About Us:

We are a startup hospice company with a mission to deliver high quality hospice care that honors the individual needs of patients and their families. We aim to support and provide comfort to our patients, families, and other loved ones during life's final journey. Our core values are Responsibility, Excellence, Supportive, Passionate, Empathy, Celebrating, and Together (RESPECT). We believe our staff is the heart and soul of the organization.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to be part of a startup and shape the future of the company.
• Growth and development opportunities as we expand.
• A supportive and respectful work environment.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.

Job Description:

TITLE OF POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS – HIGH

DUTIES

To plan, coordinate and provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.

Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.

Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.

Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.

Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients' condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.

Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.

Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.

Submit patient visit schedule weekly.

Participate in IDG and case conferences.

Discuss with the supervisor if IDG determines that the patient would benefit from contracted services.

Take responsibility for ensuring patients' plans of care are kept current.

Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.

Actively participates in QAPI meetings and activities.

Participate in staff development meeting.

Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and/or individual research and reading.

Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.

Provide dietary counseling, taking into