Hospice - RN Case Manager

Jewish Social Service Agency•Rockville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JSS Hospice is looking for a full time Primary Nurse/Case Manager to provide our Montgomery County, Maryland, patients and families exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, provides peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs.

Requirements

An active RN license to practice in Maryland.
A minimum of 3 years of acute care, home health or hospice experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to and communicate with the terminally ill.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Detail oriented, caring and organized.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills and experience with using the Homecare Homebased electronic medical record system.
Enjoys being part of a cohesive team but is adept at working independently.
Must have reliable and independent transportation to make facility and home visits throughout Montgomery County.

Responsibilities

Responsible for carrying a caseload of end of life patients.
Identify and evaluate palliative needs of patients, utilizing the nursing process; with particular attention to pain assessment and response to treatment.
Train and assist with admissions when needed.
Render age-appropriate skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care using current and accepted nursing knowledge, methods and techniques.
Instruct and counsel family members and other caregivers in hospice care (including interpreting the plan of care).
Have sufficient knowledge of third-party reimbursement, especially Medicare/Medicaid, to interpret to the patient and family the availability and/or limitations of these programs.
Available to work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and able to provide overtime support as needed for additional shifts including on call evening/nights and holidays.