Hospice RN Case Manager
About The Position
The RN Case Manager provides professional nursing care to assigned adult, pediatric, and perinatal patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), patients, and families, the Case Manager assesses needs and develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care. The role coordinates care and communication with internal and external customers and supports The Elizabeth Hospice’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to quality. The position serves patients in North San Diego County and requires travel for patient visits. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with two weekend shifts and two on-call shifts required monthly. The role also participates in providing around-the-clock, seven-days-a-week coverage as needed.
Requirements
- Associate degree plus one year of professional nursing experience within the past three years, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN-accredited or currently accredited program.
- Current California RN license.
- Current California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
- Current CPR certification and a negative TB skin test.
- Computer skills, including word processing, and ability to use an adding machine, calculator, fax machine, and photocopier.
- Ability to drive in varied conditions, including winding or steep roads, at night, and in rural areas.
- Ability to enter homes with pets.
- Ability to travel for patient visits.
Nice To Haves
- Professional nursing experience in hospice, oncology, an emergency room, a pain clinic, or medical-surgical nursing.
- Certification as a hospice nurse.
- Pediatric experience.
- Ability to speak Spanish, Farsi, or Tagalog.
Responsibilities
- Develop written plans of care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Oversee implementation of the plan of care, evaluate its effectiveness, and make changes as needed to meet patient and family needs.
- Direct care provided by LVNs and HAs in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
- Supervise services provided by LVNs and HAs in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate changes to the IDT and primary physician.
- Perform clinical duties in accordance with the clinical competency checklist, policies and procedures, standards of care, critical competencies, and scope of practice.
- Maintain timely patient documentation using point-of-care electronic charting.
- Implement and maintain hospice policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide health care instruction to patients and family members.
- Orient, instruct, and train assigned personnel.
- Participate in 24-hour, seven-days-a-week patient and family coverage, including on-call coverage and coverage related to census fluctuations.
- Perform admission assessments and admissions when necessary.
- Adhere to E-way standards while performing all job duties.
Benefits
- Competitive hospice industry compensation.
- Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Supportive work culture that encourages work-life balance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and a floating holiday.
- Employee development program and in-house education department supporting individualized orientation and professional growth.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Monthly mileage reimbursement.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
