Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as an RN Hospice Case Manager, where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive end-of-life care that emphasizes dignity, comfort, and support for patients and their families. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care plans, manage complex cases, and ensure seamless coordination across various healthcare settings. Your expertise will help improve quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses while fostering a supportive environment rooted in empathy and professionalism.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine eligibility and develop individualized hospice care plans that align with patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinate and manage patient care across inpatient, outpatient, home health, and post-acute settings, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Oversee discharge planning, medical records management, and documentation within Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding hospice services, symptom management, medication administration, and advance directives.
- Monitor patient progress through vital signs assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and ongoing clinical case management to adapt care plans as needed.
- Engage in utilization management and case management activities to ensure appropriate resource utilization and adherence to health regulation policies.
Skills
- Critical care experience with a strong background in hospital medicine or emergency medicine environments.
- Extensive ICU, trauma center (Level I & Level II), or infectious disease care experience demonstrating advanced clinical skills.
- Proven expertise in managing complex cases involving geriatrics.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, physiology knowledge, and medical-surgical procedures essential for accurate patient assessment.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation, medical records management, and electronic health records (EHR) management.
- Strong communication skills for client interaction, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family education.
- Knowledge of health regulation policies such as HIPAA compliance and managed care protocols to ensure legal and ethical standards are met.
- Ability to perform patient service functions including intake assessments, vital signs monitoring, discharge planning, and outpatient clinic support.
Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate hospice care that truly respects the dignity of every patient we serve!
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78735
