Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager Homecare East

VIA Health Partners • Mint Hill, NC

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About The Position

VIA Health Partners is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider. The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager coordinates and delivers patient and caregiver care, conducts nursing assessments, and develops, implements, evaluates, and updates plans of care as appropriate. The nurse supports patient and caregiver independence, provides education, follows patient-related protocols and infection-control practices, and communicates with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, supervisors, and other health professionals to maintain continuity of care.

The role participates in interdisciplinary group and special care conferences, identifies needs and makes referrals to appropriate team members, and maintains accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation. The nurse is expected to maintain professional competency, licensure, CPR certification, and continuing education, while managing the workday and responding appropriately to crises. The position is full-time, day shift, based at Homecare East in Charlotte, North Carolina, with travel up to 50%.

Requirements

• Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Current, active, unrestricted compact (multistate) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of related experience for inpatient unit (IPU) positions or 2 years for other nursing positions.
• Experience providing direct care to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.
• Related experience in hospice and palliative care, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, oncology, home health care, or medical-surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient and caregiver care.
• Conduct nursing assessments to support management of patient and caregiver needs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update plans of care as appropriate to ensure continuity and achievement of care goals.
• Promote patient and caregiver independence to the extent possible.
• Use VIA Health Partners patient-related protocols, standing orders, and guidelines when providing hospice care.
• Educate patients and families, encourage questions, and allow time for consultation.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary group members, patients, caregivers, other health professionals, and the supervisor to ensure continuity of care and address complex issues.
• Apply infection-control principles and follow universal precautions.
• Attend and participate in, and potentially facilitate, interdisciplinary group conferences and special care conferences.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Identify patient and caregiver needs and refer them to appropriate team members.
• Complete accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and licensure standards.
• Maintain professional competency and reputation, pursue professional development, and incorporate current healthcare information and methods into practice.
• Maintain current professional licensure, CPR certification, and continuing education requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with external agencies and healthcare providers.
• Manage time and plan the workday while remaining able to respond appropriately to crises.
• When required for IPU duties, clean patient rooms and the family room, keep facility areas clean and stocked, use appropriate cleaning chemicals, and wear protective equipment when handling chemicals.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans through BCBS.
• 28 days of paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching.
• Programs honoring veteran patients.
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.
• Orientation and onboarding program.
• Career guidance from experienced hospice leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree