Home Health Case Manager

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay•Virginia Beach, VA

15d•$42

About The Position

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being. Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness. We live our values every day: Respect for every person Passion for what we do Professionalism in all we do ð Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community! Westminster Canterbury at Home (WCAH) is one of the most well-respected home health and home care agencies in the greater Tidewater Region, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth. We provide the quality services that people need when they wish to stay confidently and comfortably in their own homes. As a subsidiary of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach’s premier beachfront continuing care retirement community, Westminster Canterbury At Home has a particular appreciation for the difference that location can make in the retirement experience. What it really comes down to is where an individual feels most comfortable. For some, that place is home—and we’re more than happy to meet you there. To learn more: https://wcathome.com/ Provide ongoing consultation and education for patients/family members regarding all aspects of a terminal diagnosis. Communicate and collaborate with other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team. Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Requirements

One year of nursing experience
Unencumbered Virginia (or Compact) License as a Registered Nurse
Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support)
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Valid state driver’s license.
Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to Westminster-Canterbury and its insurance providers.
Proof of motor vehicle insurance.
Flu-Vaccinated
Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and relief of an obstructed airway.
Climb at least 2 flights of stairs
Able to stand and/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills for clear and professional interactions.
Effectively meets deadlines and performs responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hospice, Home Health, or a Skilled Nursing Facility
COVID-19 Vaccinated. As of now, the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation is being distributed to providers and pharmacies; however, it has not yet received official approval from the CDC. In Virginia, pharmacists may administer COVID-19 vaccines under the Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s statewide protocols or with a direct order from a licensed medical provider. We encourage all new hires to consult with their healthcare provider regarding the most current vaccination recommendations. Please be aware that, depending on future CDC guidance or regulatory updates, we may require proof of the most recent COVID-19 vaccination as part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

Provide initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living. Assessment includes risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal and non-verbal communications patterns.
Implement the individualized plan of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary, including managing discomfort and providing symptom relief and providing specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.
Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and the process for dealing with issues of ethical concern.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritize needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team.
Use the case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Supervise LPNs and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.
Maintain compliance and participates in in-service and training programs as assigned.
Provide specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to ensure adequate care and provides on-going evaluation of patient/family response to care.
Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care and evaluate own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need.
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
Communicate information using current processes and technology available to the organization.
Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
Rotate on call as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.