Hospice RN Case Manager (Gwinnett, Georgia)

Ennoble Care • Gwinnett, GA, GA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Ennoble Care is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to work in and around Gwinnett, Georgia, and surrounding areas. 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 Case Manager identifies patient and caregiver needs and provides supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s orders, the plan of care, and agency policies and procedures. The role coordinates and delivers care for an assigned patient caseload, documents care in electronic medical records, supports caregivers, participates in team and patient-care discussions, and provides appropriate support at the time of death and during bereavement.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia.
• At least 1–2 years of work experience as a professional nurse.
• Ability to assess and respond to patient and caregiver needs 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 a team player in an interdisciplinary care model.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, use of a 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 supporting the organization’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of professional nursing experience in hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Accept an assigned patient caseload from the Patient Care Coordinator or designee.
• Assume primary responsibility for a patient caseload, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing process.
• Initiate and maintain communication with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal care and use of resources.
• Seek input from other team members regarding patient plans of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Participate in and contribute appropriate information to Interdisciplinary Group meetings.
• Coordinate patients’ physical care by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or providing direct care as appropriate.
• Meet regularly with hospice nursing staff to review caseload issues, share professional support, and exchange feedback to enhance professional growth.
• Attend patient care conferences and facilitate discussion of caseload issues for staff consultation and evaluation.
• Supervise and document the NAC every two weeks or as assigned.
• Inform the Patient Care Coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient or family issues.
• Serve as associate nurse for patients and caregivers of other primary nurses during off-hours or as requested by the Patient Care Coordinator.
• Provide appropriate support at the time of death and during bereavement.
• Participate in hospice orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff.
• Participate in agency and community programs as required to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
• Maintain familiarity with agency policies and the state and federal rules and regulations governing hospice.
• Accept other appropriate assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplementary benefits, including life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Office Holidays.
• Paid Sick Time.
• 401(k) with up to 3% company match.
• Referral Program.
• Payactiv pay-on-demand access to earned wages.

What This Job Offers

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