Hospice RN Case Manager
About The Position
Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated, compassionate full-time Hospice RN Case Manager in Waco, Texas. The role provides hospice nursing care and case management, including assessing the impact of terminal illness on patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs; determining hospice eligibility and appropriate levels of care; and developing and implementing individualized plans of care. The RN coordinates with patients, families, the interdisciplinary group, physicians, aides, LPNs/LVNs, and other health professionals to support continuity and quality of care. The position also includes educating patients and families, documenting clinical progress, monitoring payer compliance, and promoting the agency’s philosophy and policies. Halcyon Home is a central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company that emphasizes hospitality and compassion. The company describes itself as fast-growing and says it has been recognized as Best in Home Health/Hospice and Best in Home Care by the Senior Resource Guide, as well as a Great Place to Work.
Requirements
- Current RN license in good standing with the state nursing board.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or experience using Homecare Homebase EMR.
- Experience in hospice or a related healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of how the terminal disease affects patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Apply hospice admission and recertification criteria to establish appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
- Develop, implement, and document plans of care to support quality and continuity, recommending revisions as needed.
- Consult with and educate patients and families about the disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs; coordinate priorities with the interdisciplinary group.
- Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient and family needs, and assess caregivers’ ability to meet patients’ immediate needs.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions during care coordination and delivery.
- Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LPNs/LVNs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals and ensure appropriate documentation.
- Inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Five weeks of PTO and nine holidays in the first year.
- Six weeks of PTO and nine holidays beginning in year two.
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
- Team support and education and training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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