Hospice RN Case Manager (Dayton, OH)

Ennoble Care • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ennoble Care is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to work in and around Dayton, Ohio, and the 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 position 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 physician orders, the plan of care, and agency policies and procedures. The role includes coordinating care and resources, educating caregivers, documenting services, supporting patients and families during bereavement, and contributing to staff and community education and professional development.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of GA.
• At least 1–2 years of professional nursing experience; hospice experience is preferred for at least one of those years.
• 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, conduct skilled assessments, and write comprehensive, accurate reports.
• Ability to support an interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients and caregivers.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to drive year-round to work locations.
• Ability to take direction, work independently, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a positive, professional manner that supports the organization’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of hospice nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Accept a patient caseload assigned by the Patient Care Coordinator or designee.
• Take primary responsibility for the nursing process for assigned patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate optimal care and use of resources by communicating with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with the attending physician about patients and their loved ones or caregivers.
• Seek input from team members regarding patient care plans.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings and contribute relevant information.
• Coordinate patients’ physical care by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate.
• Meet regularly with hospice nursing staff to review caseload concerns, provide professional support, and exchange feedback for 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 other primary nurses’ patients during off-hours or when requested to meet patient and family needs during a nurse’s absence.
• 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 applicable state and federal hospice regulations.
• Accept other appropriate assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplementary benefits, including life insurance, short-term 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