Hospice RN Case Manager (Dayton, OH)

Ennoble Care • Dayton, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Ennoble Care is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to serve Dayton, Ohio, 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 or 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 position manages an assigned patient caseload and coordinates care with physicians, hospice staff, other agencies, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team. It includes direct patient care as appropriate, caregiver education, documentation, participation in care conferences and training, and support at the time of death and during bereavement. The role also includes supervision and documentation of the NAC every two weeks or as assigned, and occasional coverage for other primary nurses during off-hours or absences.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of GA.
• At least 1–2 years of professional nursing work experience; at least one year in hospice care 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 part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Use of 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 care experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned patient caseload through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
• Communicate with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources.
• 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 and contribute relevant information to Interdisciplinary Group meetings.
• 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 problems and unique 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.
• Provide coverage as an associate nurse for other primary nurses’ patients and caregivers 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 appropriate assignments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

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