Hospice Registered Nurse RN Case Manager for Christian provider

Empyrean Hospice • Augusta, GA

6d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Empyrean Hospice hires Registered Nurse Case Managers to plan, organize, and direct hospice care with emphasis on community health education and experience. The salary or hourly rate listed is the base for this role; increases are commensurate with experience. This role represents Empyrean Hospice with the utmost professionalism and compassion. The Registered Nurse Case Manager will complete an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). They will initiate and develop an individual care plan that establishes goals, including the patient and the family in the planning process. The role assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for an assigned caseload, counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs, and provide health care instructions as appropriate. The nurse will assist the patient with activities of daily living and facilitate efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. They will complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Communication with the physician and hospice care team regarding patient needs and reporting changes in patient condition is crucial, as is obtaining/receiving physician orders as required and working to provide continuity of care. The role ensures a safe environment for the patient and arranges necessary equipment and services. The nurse will supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required, ensuring standards of ethical business and clinical practice are prioritized.

Requirements

• Professionalism, compassion, empathy, and a desire to help others
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision, yet also as member of a complete interdisciplinary care team
• Understand the philosophy of hospice care
• Current licensure in State and CPR certification
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with 1-2 years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and 1-2 years of recent experience in home care
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
• Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients, and able to lift supplies and equipment
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
• Must possess a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, with one year of hospice care experience preferred
• Management experience not required, but will be responsible for supervising hospice aides

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Initiate and develop an individual care plan that establishes goals that includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Assume responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs and provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate.
• Assist the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitate the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
• Communicate with the physician and hospice care team regarding the patient’s needs and report changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required; and work to provide continuity of care.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient and arrange equipment and other necessary items and services as needed.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• Ensure standards of ethical business and clinical practice are prioritized.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits include paid time off (PTO), dental, health, life, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and professional development assistance
• Mileage reimbursement plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Ongoing professional education opportunities
• Manageable caseloads

What This Job Offers

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