RN Case Manager

Affinity Hospice • Pine Bluff, AR

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About The Position

The registered nurse/case manager plans, organizes, directs, and provides hospice care. The role draws on nursing experience, with emphasis on community health education, and uses community resources to plan and direct services for individuals and families in their homes and communities.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The nurse works in patients’ homes in various conditions, must be able to work flexible schedules and travel locally, and participates in holiday and weekend rotation as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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.
• Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Case manage and provide clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
• Implement, develop, and document the patient plan of care.
• Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA.
• Assure continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
• Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote agency 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 program 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
• Free end-of-life training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree