RN Case Manager-Salary

Affinity Hospice•Cullman, AL

About The Position

Affinity Hospice is a privately held hospice organization focused on providing care to hospice patients and their families. The RN Case Manager plans, organizes, directs, and provides hospice care, drawing on nursing experience—particularly in community health education—and community resources to plan and direct services for individuals and families in their homes and communities. The position is full time, 40 hours per week. The RN Case Manager case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family; develops and implements patient care plans; and supports continuity and quality of care through appropriate documentation. The role includes on-call responsibilities and supervision of hospice aides and licensed practical nurses. Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

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 that is 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

At least 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 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.