Hospice RN Case Manager (Cincinnati, OH)

Ennoble Care • Cincinnati, OH

10h

About The Position

Ennoble Care is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to work in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. 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 or caregivers.

The case manager identifies patient and caregiver needs and provides supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s orders and plan of care, as well as agency policies and procedures. The role includes managing an assigned patient caseload, coordinating care and resources, documenting care, contributing to team meetings, supporting caregivers, and providing appropriate support at death and during bereavement. The position also includes staff supervision and participation in hospice training, agency activities, and community programs.

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; hospice experience for at least one of those years is preferred.
• 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 member in support of an interdisciplinary approach to care.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of hospice nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for an assigned patient caseload, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and resource use.
• Maintain regular communication with the attending physician about patients and their loved ones or caregivers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Respond as an associate nurse to the needs of patients and caregivers of other primary nurses during off-hours or when 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 applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Accept other assignments as appropriate.

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 insurance, critical illness insurance, 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