Hospice RN Case Manager
About The Position
Central Coast VNA & Hospice (VNA) is a nonprofit providing home health, palliative, and hospice care to individuals and families across the Central Coast. The Hospice RN Case Manager collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to identify, coordinate, and address home care needs of patients, families, and caregivers. The role provides skilled nursing care and supportive services through the nursing process, focusing on patient comfort, safety, and quality of life. The Case Manager coordinates referrals to other disciplines and specialty services and facilitates transitions to other levels of care or services as needed. The role manages care in accordance with agency standards, applicable regulations, and payer requirements; educates and supports patients, families, and caregivers; and prepares patients and families for discharge when appropriate. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California.
- Minimum of one year of nursing Home Health or Hospice experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Current driver's license.
- Auto insurance.
- Reliable vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of home health, hospice, palliative care, and other agency services.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members to identify, coordinate, and address home care needs.
- Provide skilled nursing care and supportive services using the nursing process, with a focus on patient comfort, safety, and quality of life.
- Refer to and coordinate other disciplines and specialty services.
- Facilitate transitions to other levels of care or services as needed.
- Manage patient care in accordance with agency standards, applicable regulations, and payer requirements.
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Prepare patients and families for discharge when appropriate.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- HSA and FSA options.
- 403(b) plan.
- Employee-only medical coverage for a $35 monthly premium, with other options available.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Collaborative environment.
- Commitment to work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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