RN Case Manager

BEACON HOME HEALTH•Jackson, TN

14d

About The Position

The RN Case Manager is responsible for delivering and coordinating the plan of care for assigned hospice patients. The role includes making patient visits in accordance with physician orders, completing accurate and timely clinical documentation, and participating in meetings to discuss patient care and progress toward individual goals. The case manager collaborates with patients and families, attending physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), while working within the scope of practice and applicable state nursing laws. The position also involves maintaining an efficient visit route, following agency policies and processes, and evaluating performance to improve productivity and quality of care. The role is full-time, based in the Jackson, Tennessee area, and involves travel to multiple patient residences daily. This is a direct position with Access, managed by Pennant.

Requirements

One year of clinical RN experience.
Current RN license in the state where services are rendered.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Ability to reliably commute daily to multiple patient residences within the assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities

Make assigned patient care visits in accordance with physician orders.
Complete supporting documentation accurately and on time, including visit reports, OASIS assessments, plans of care and revisions, medication profiles, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge or transfer summaries.
Attend meetings for assigned patients and contribute input regarding care and progress toward individual patient goals.
Understand and follow agency administrative, personnel, clinical, and other policies, procedures, and processes; seek guidance when needed.
Establish and maintain an effective and efficient visit route.
Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state nursing laws.
Initiate and coordinate each patient's plan of care.
Collaborate daily with patients and families, attending physicians, and other IDG members in providing patient and family care.
Evaluate personal and professional performance and make changes as needed to increase productivity and improve care quality.
Commute reliably to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Disability benefits
Pre-tax savings accounts and ancillary benefits
Employer-paid basic life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Six paid holidays annually
Employee referral bonuses
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Work-life balance flexibility
Leadership development opportunities
Team support and opportunities to build trusted relationships with patients and families