RN Field Case Manager

Houston Hospice • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides and coordinates nursing case management care for hospice home care patients. The role provides direct nursing care case management appropriate for a licensed RN, participates in developing each patient’s plan of care, and coordinates multidisciplinary team services and activities in accordance with that plan. The nurse documents activities and assessments in the clinical information system and supports patients’ families and friends through education, setting expectations, and reporting changes in condition. The position requires frequent travel to patient residences and may also involve office meetings and community activities. The schedule is flexible and may change frequently to meet patient needs; participation in the on-call rotation and overtime may be required. An extended orientation may be considered for an applicant who does not meet the experience qualifications.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas nursing license.
• At least 1 year of hospice experience or experience in a hospital setting.
• Current certification in basic life support.
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with team members and patients from a diverse community.
• Reliable transportation and/or a reliable insured vehicle.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations throughout the day.
• Ability to adapt to patient needs and be flexible regarding work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of the hospice industry and experience in a hospice or hospital setting are strongly preferred.
• Experience using a clinical information system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care case management appropriate for a licensed RN.
• Participate in developing the patient’s plan of care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team services and activities in accordance with the plan of care.
• Document activities and assessments in the clinical information system.
• Support patients’ families and friends by providing education, setting expectations, and reporting changes in condition.
• Comply with organizational policies and processes relating to regulatory, accreditation, and privacy standards.
• Travel to patient residences and, as needed, attend office meetings and community activities.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to client care backlog and staff needs; work overtime as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by management.

What This Job Offers

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