Hospice RN Case Manager (Montgomery County, PA)

Ennoble Care • Montgomery County, PA, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Ennoble Care is hiring a full-time Hospice RN Case Manager who resides within or in close proximity to Montgomery 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 to provide skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care that maximize the comfort and health of patients and their loved ones and caregivers. The role manages an assigned patient caseload within a territory and supports patients and families across the phases of the nursing process, including during off-hours coverage and bereavement. The position requires travel to patient locations using a reliable vehicle.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania state license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• 1–2+ years of professional nursing experience, preferably including at least one year in hospice care.
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and 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, perform skilled assessments, and write comprehensive, accurate reports.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team supporting patients and 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 and professionally as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must reside within or in close proximity to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned patient caseload within the territory, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the nursing process.
• Document notes in the EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate care with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed.
• Educate and coach relevant parties on best practices related to the patient's levels of care, including 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 families 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 applicable state and federal hospice regulations.
• Accept other appropriate assignments.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed