Hospice RN Case Manager (Delaware County, PA)

Ennoble Care•Delaware County, PA, PA

About The Position

Ennoble Care is hiring a full-time Hospice RN Case Manager who resides within or near Delaware County, Pennsylvania. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager works under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the attending physician, and the interdisciplinary group. The role provides skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and their loved ones and caregivers. The position manages an assigned patient caseload within a territory and coordinates care throughout the nursing process. It includes documenting care in the EMR, partnering with clinicians and agencies, educating patients and caregivers, participating in care conferences and training, and providing support at the time of death and during bereavement. The nurse must maintain familiarity with agency policies and applicable state and federal hospice regulations. Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice provider. Its clinicians visit patients at home, including people with chronic conditions and limited mobility. The company also offers remote patient monitoring, behavioral health management, and chronic care management programs.

Requirements

Valid Pennsylvania state license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
At least 1–2 years of professional nursing experience.
Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and their loved ones or caregivers in varied settings.
Skilled in nursing practice and able to cope with caregivers’ emotional stress and tolerate individual lifestyles.
Ability to make meaningful observations, conduct skilled assessments, and write comprehensive, accurate reports.
Ability to support an interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients and their loved ones or caregivers.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable vehicle, and ability to drive year-round to locations.
Ability to take direction, work independently, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a positive, professional manner.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in hospice care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned patient caseload within the territory, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout all phases of the nursing process.
Document notes in the EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicate and partner with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal patient care.
Educate and coach relevant parties on best practices concerning levels of care and patients’ physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Partner with clinical leadership to address issues, provide professional support, and exchange feedback to enhance professional growth.
Attend patient care conferences and facilitate discussion of caseload issues for staff discussion, consultation, and evaluation.
Supervise and document the NAC every two weeks or as assigned.
Serve as associate nurse for patients and caregivers of other primary nurses during off-hours or when requested by the Patient Care Coordinator.
Provide appropriate support to family members and loved ones at the time of death and during bereavement.
Participate in hospice orientation, in-service training, and community programs related to hospice care.
Maintain familiarity with agency policies and state and federal rules and regulations governing hospice.
Accept other appropriate assignments.

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Autonomy in providing patient care
Support from an in-house clinical team
Opportunity to grow into leadership positions
Mileage reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, and supplementary benefits, including life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage for full-time employees
Paid time off for full-time employees
Paid office holidays for full-time employees
Paid sick time for all employees
401(k) with up to 3% company match for all employees
Referral program for all employees
Payactiv pay-on-demand for all employees