Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager- (Hospice)

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay & Senior Options, LLC•Virginia Beach, VA

135d•$40 - $43

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager provides comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients. The role conducts initial and ongoing assessments of how a terminal diagnosis affects patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs, including activities of daily living. The Case Manager develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care; provides education and support to patients and families; and works closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. The role supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Hospice Aides and models Westminster Canterbury’s values of respect, passion, and professionalism. The position is based at Westminster Canterbury At Home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and reports to the Hospice Director. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call rotation as needed. Compensation is $40.00–$43.00 per hour, based on relevant experience.

Requirements

At least one year of professional nursing experience.
Unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a 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.
Flu-vaccinated.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice, home health, or a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental, and daily living needs, including grief risk, cultural and spiritual considerations, and communication patterns.
Implement and revise individualized care plans, manage discomfort, relieve symptoms, and provide specialized palliative and end-of-life nursing care.
Educate and support patients and families regarding the disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepare clinical and progress notes documenting progress toward established goals.
Coordinate patient and family services, prioritize needs with the interdisciplinary team, use a case-management approach, and refer to other services as needed.
Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient needs and outcomes of interventions.
Determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient and family needs.
Supervise LPNs and paraprofessionals providing patient services in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Maintain compliance and participate in assigned in-service and training programs.
Provide specialized hospice training to staff, families, and informal caregivers, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
Evaluate caregivers’ ability to meet patient needs and identify their support needs and available resources throughout care.
Apply hospice admission and recertification criteria to determine appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
Communicate information using the organization’s current processes and technology.
Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
Rotate on call as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and complete responsibilities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.