Hospice RN Case Manager

Patriot At Home•Girard, OH

About The Position

Patriot Hospice, a rapidly growing, quality-focused, family-owned and operated local hospice network, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide hospice care in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role is paid at a competitive hourly rate, with additional earning potential by picking up visits at the Per Diem rate. The typical caseload is 12–15 patients. The Case Manager coordinates hospice care with team members, patients, and family members; evaluates the effectiveness of hospice services; conducts hospice-care evaluations and informational visits as needed; completes timely, accurate clinical documentation; and participates in interdisciplinary group (IDG) and case conferences. On-call duties, including holidays, are performed in accordance with policy and agency need. The role requires travel to patients’ residences and access to homes that may not be routinely wheelchair accessible. Physical activities include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing, as well as lifting and turning patients. The position is with a veteran-owned, family-operated employer that describes its culture as community-focused and supportive of employees.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Hold a Registered Nurse license in the state.
Have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
Complete a criminal background check.
Hold current CPR (BLS) certification.
Have a driver's license and be willing and able to drive to patients’ residences.
Be able to access patients’ homes that may not be routinely wheelchair accessible.
Have sufficient hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity to assess patients’ conditions and perform and demonstrate patient care.
Be able to walk, sit, stoop, and stand, and to lift and turn patients.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate hospice care with team members, patients, and family members.
Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services for patients and families on an ongoing basis.
Perform evaluations for hospice care and informational visits as needed.
Submit complete and accurate clinical notes in a timely manner.
Participate in IDG and case conferences.
Perform on-call duties, including holidays, according to policy and agency need.
Travel to patients’ residences to provide care.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Burnout Time.
Hardship Program to support staff during challenging times.
Patriot Cares nonprofit for community outreach.
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance beginning immediately upon hire.
Company 401(k) with 4% company matching.
Mileage reimbursement for company travel.
Additional earning potential by picking up visits at the Per Diem rate.
On-call is not mandated.
One holiday per year.
No weekends.
Flexible schedule.