Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice RN Case Manager to join our team and provide exceptional end-of-life care to patients and their families. In this vital role, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care plans, assess patient needs, and ensure seamless communication among healthcare providers. Your expertise in acute and post-acute care settings will drive quality outcomes, promote comfort, and support families during challenging times. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through personalized care delivery, utilizing your extensive nursing experience in diverse clinical environments.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine eligibility, needs, and goals for hospice care, including vital signs, physiological status, and symptom management.
- Develop individualized care plans that incorporate pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and spiritual considerations.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary team activities to ensure comprehensive patient support across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings.
- Manage discharge planning and transition of care from hospital or clinic to home or hospice facility, ensuring smooth continuity of services.
- Monitor patient progress through regular evaluations, adjusting care strategies as needed while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical records documentation standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes in complex cases involving critical care, infectious disease management, or behavioral health issues.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medication regimens, and advance directives to empower informed decision-making.
Skills
- Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU, emergency room, or trauma centers with a strong understanding of physiology and acute care protocols.
- Familiarity with Level I Trauma Centers and Level II Trauma Center operations enhances your ability to manage complex cases effectively.
- Extensive background in hospital medicine, medical-surgical units, or post-acute care settings including skilled nursing facilities or outpatient clinics.
- Knowledge of managed care practices, utilization management processes, diagnostic evaluation techniques, and discharge planning procedures.
- Strong patient assessment skills combined with proficiency in medical terminology and medical records management.
- Ability to handle diverse clinical scenarios involving geriatrics, pediatrics (PICU), behavioral health issues, infectious diseases, or emergency medicine situations.
- Excellent communication skills for patient service delivery while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA privacy standards. Join us if you’re passionate about delivering compassionate hospice care with a focus on quality improvement and patient-centered outcomes! This role is perfect for experienced nurses eager to leverage their hospital experience in a meaningful community setting while supporting patients through their final journey with dignity and respect.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
