PRN - RN Field Case Manager - WE'RE GROWING! South of I-10

Houston Hospice • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Houston Hospice is seeking a PRN RN Field Case Manager to manage patients’ cases and coordinate care with patients, families, and other providers. The role provides direct nursing case management for hospice patients and participates in developing and coordinating each patient’s plan of care with the multidisciplinary team. The position involves documenting assessments and activities in the clinical information system, supporting and educating patients’ families and friends, and reporting changes in patients’ conditions. The role serves patients across multiple locations south of I-10. Houston Hospice is an independent nonprofit hospice serving the Greater Houston area and provides care in patients’ homes, long-term care facilities, and its inpatient care unit.

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 basic life support certification.
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with team members and patients from a diverse community.
• Reliable transportation or a reliable insured vehicle.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and case management appropriate for a licensed RN.
• Participate in developing patients’ plans of care and coordinate multidisciplinary team services and activities in accordance with those plans.
• Document activities and assessments in the clinical information system.
• Support and educate patients’ families and friends about expectations and reporting changes in condition.
• Comply with organizational policies and processes relating to regulatory, accreditation, and privacy standards.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by management.
• Travel to multiple work locations throughout the day.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree