RN case manager - PRN

Affinity Hospice • Alabaster, AL

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About The Position

Affinity Hospice is seeking a registered nurse/case manager to plan, organize, direct, and provide hospice care. The role calls for nursing experience, with an emphasis on community health education. The nurse builds on community resources to plan and direct services that meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Ability to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.
• Ability to lift supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care, home health, or hospice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case-manage patients and provide clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
• Implement, develop, and document patient plans of care.
• Use infection-control measures to protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Assure continuity of quality patient care and appropriate documentation.
• Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
• Supervise hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
• Perform other nursing duties assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• Gas card and car maintenance stipend.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Internal company advancement opportunities.
• Free end-of-life training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree