RN CASE MANAGER

Avow Hospice • Whiskey Creek, FL

10d • $78,000 - $109,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Under physician's orders, the RN Case Manager identifies patients’ and families’ physical and emotional needs and coordinates the care necessary to meet those needs, maximize patient comfort, and enhance quality of life. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., making community visits in Lee, Hendry, and/or Glades Counties. The role coordinates and implements patient care with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, evaluates patient responses, and updates care plans as needed. The RN Case Manager also communicates with patients, families, colleagues, and outside care providers; maintains timely and accurate documentation; and performs related duties as directed by the clinical manager and/or director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong computer skills, including database software and general knowledge of email/Outlook.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions; must pass a math test at interview before orientation and annually.
• Current Florida RN license.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Must be nicotine-free; Avow is a tobacco-free organization.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs and use findings to plan care.
• Complete Patient Assessment Forms and Patient Care Notes within established guidelines, documenting findings promptly in the EMR using a designated device.
• Recognize, report, and document significant findings or changes in a patient’s condition to the clinical manager and/or physician.
• Regularly assess the need for medical supplies, equipment, medication, and alternative levels of care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and update a comprehensive Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan and plan of care.
• Identify patient and family educational needs and develop teaching plans using available resources.
• Participate in IDG.
• Implement and direct the plan of care in an organized, efficient manner and provide physician-directed care and nursing interventions in a timely manner.
• Plan and/or administer medications with knowledge of their actions, contraindications, side effects, and desired outcomes.
• Coordinate care with team members, outside services, and nursing agencies.
• Provide information and direction to HHAs/CNAs and document supervision according to policy.
• Complete documentation accurately, concisely, and promptly; report infections or suspected infections on the appropriate forms.
• Attend to and prepare the body after death, support the family emotionally, and provide direction for arrangements as needed within established guidelines.
• Continually evaluate the plan of care, nursing care, and patient response; assess intervention effectiveness and revise the plan as needed.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the physician and notify the physician at the time of death.
• Perform chart reviews as assigned and other related work as directed by the clinical manager and/or director.
• Provide holiday, on-call, weekend, illness, and vacation coverage as needed.
• Follow the Compliance and Ethics Program.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Medical insurance (PPO with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP with HSA).
• Supplemental benefits, including hospital confinement, accident, and/or cancer coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
• Company-paid long-term care insurance.
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b)) with matching program.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• LegalShield, including identity protection and more.
• Bereavement leave for family and pets.
• Direct deposit.
• Credit union availability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• In-house continuing education opportunities.
• Discounted membership at a local fitness center.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other employer-sponsored activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time