Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Hospice

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay•Virginia Beach, VA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Westminster Canterbury at Home (WCAH) is one of the most well-respected home health and home care agencies in the greater Tidewater Region, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth. We provide the quality services that people need when they wish to stay confidently and comfortably in their own homes. As a subsidiary of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach’s premier beachfront continuing care retirement community, Westminster Canterbury At Home has a particular appreciation for the difference that location can make in the retirement experience. What it really comes down to is where an individual feels most comfortable. For some, that place is home—and we’re more than happy to meet you there. The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager provides comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients by conducting initial and ongoing assessments of the impact of a terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs, as well as activities of daily living. This role develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care, provides ongoing education and support to patients and their families, and collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care. The RN Case Manager also supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Hospice Aides while consistently modeling Westminster Canterbury's core values of respect, passion, and professionalism and holding others accountable to the same standards.

Requirements

At least one year of professional nursing experience.
Unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the state of Virginia. (or compact state)
Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support)
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Valid state driver’s license.
Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to Westminster-Canterbury and its insurance providers.
Proof of motor vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hospice, Home Health, or a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Responsibilities

Assess the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental, and daily living needs, including grief risk, cultural/spiritual considerations, and communication patterns.
Implement and revise individualized care plans as needed, managing discomfort, providing symptom relief, and delivering specialized palliative and end-of-life nursing care.
Educate and support patients and families on the disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritize needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team.
Use the case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Supervise LPNs and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.
Maintain compliance and participate in in-service and training programs as assigned.
Provide specialized hospice training to staff, families, and informal caregivers, with ongoing evaluation of patient and family responses to care.
Evaluate caregiver ability to meet patient needs and identify personal support needs and resources throughout care.
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
Communicate information using current processes and technology available to the organization.
Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
Rotate on call as needed.
Performs other duties as requested.