RN Case Manager - Weekends
About The Position
Affinity Hospice is seeking a registered nurse/case manager to plan, organize, direct, and provide hospice care. The role draws on nursing experience, particularly in community health education, and uses community resources to plan and direct services that meet the needs of individuals and families in their homes and communities. The position has on-call weekend hours. The case manager provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family; develops and documents patient care plans; and supports continuity and quality of care through appropriate documentation. The role also includes supervising hospice aides and licensed practical nurses, carrying out assigned on-call responsibilities, and supporting department goals and initiatives.
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 according to 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 patients 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 and complete 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
- Holiday Pay
- Gas card
- Car maintenance stipend
- Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for full-time employees
- 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
- Internal company advancement
- Free end-of-life training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
