Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager HART 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 (RN) Case Manager coordinates and delivers patient and caregiver care, conducts nursing assessments, and develops, implements, evaluates, and updates plans of care when appropriate. The role supports patient and caregiver independence, provides education, and communicates with patients, caregivers, the interdisciplinary group, supervisors, and other health professionals to promote continuity of care. The nurse follows patient-related protocols, standing orders, infection-control practices, and universal precautions.

The position participates in interdisciplinary group and special care conferences, identifies patient and caregiver needs, and refers them to appropriate team members. It also requires accurate and timely clinical documentation, professional development, current licensure and CPR certification, and productive relationships with external agencies and healthcare providers. The role involves planning the workday while remaining responsive to crises. When required for inpatient unit duties, the nurse may clean patient rooms and facility areas, stock supplies, maintain the family room, and use appropriate protective equipment and cleaning chemicals.

Requirements

• Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Current, active, unrestricted compact (multistate) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of related experience for inpatient unit positions or two 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 preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
• Related experience may include 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 when appropriate to maintain uninterrupted care and achieve goals.
• Facilitate patient and caregiver independence to the extent possible.
• Use applicable patient-related protocols, standing orders, and guidelines when providing hospice care.
• Educate patients and caregivers, allow time for questions and consultation, and communicate effectively with them and other health professionals.
• Maintain communication with the supervisor and report complex patient or caregiver issues.
• Apply infection-control principles and follow universal precautions.
• Attend and participate in, and when appropriate facilitate, interdisciplinary group 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 licensing and certification requirements.
• Maintain professional competency, licensure, CPR certification, and continuing education requirements; keep current with healthcare trends and incorporate new information and methods into practice.
• Maintain professional relationships with external agencies and healthcare providers and manage time effectively while remaining responsive to crises.
• When required for inpatient unit duties, clean patient rooms and facility areas, stock supplies, keep the family room clean, use appropriate cleaning chemicals, and wear protective equipment when working with chemicals.
• Perform other duties as required.

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 growth guidance from experienced hospice leaders.

What This Job Offers

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