RN Hospice Case Manager

Amedisys, Inc.•Lake Placid, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Hospice Case Manager, you will have a special opportunity to provide, coordinate and direct the provision of hospice nursing and palliative care to terminally ill patients in their home and wherever they call home. Our Hospice nurses will closely collaborate with the attending physician, patients and their families, and other members of the patient care team to provide and maintain continuity of patient care to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high-quality end-of-life care for the patient. We service an adult population providing support to patients and families. Hospice RN Case Managers work Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM with a potential weekday on-call and Holiday coverage schedule. Case Manage 15-18 patients, attend Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, contribute to team huddle calls, and receive updates on your patients daily. Our hospice care focuses on the whole person – combining medical care and support for emotional and spiritual needs, as well as support for loved ones and caregivers. Our nurses say they are following their calling and have a “Hospice Heart”. Hospice RN Case Managers utilize and leverage: HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database, Optum Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access, IPrescribe – efficiencies with medication management, Forcura – Document management system, Medline - supply ordering system, TalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center, EBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUs, Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking, Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer. You will then continue your on-boarding working directly with nurses in our program. On average our orientation for an R.N is 3-4 weeks, however, is individualized according to your needs and experience.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state(s) where you will work
Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience in an acute healthcare setting
Current CPR certification
Comfortable with daily travel between facilities

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home health experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so.
Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques.
Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team.
Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Assign Aide Visits
Coordination of Care with Social Workers, Chaplains, Volunteers and Bereavement team
Develop and nurture relationships with facility staff and leaders throughout the community

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Full Benefits Package – Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
Paid Time Off – Generous PTO to support your personal time and well-being
Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
Wellness Rewards – Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, and more
Mental Health Support – Access up to five free counseling sessions per year through our Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan – With a competitive company match
Family Support – Including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
Fleet Vehicle Program – Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement
And More – Additional perks to support your health, happiness, and career growth
401k match, generous benefit package