Autonomous Hospice RN Case Manager | Flexible Schedule

Devoted Care Hospice Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Devoted Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our clinical team in a full-time role. The RN will manage a hospice patient caseload, coordinate with physicians and facilities, and provide end-of-life care in patients' homes and other settings within the service area.

Ideal candidates have hospice experience and strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license in good standing
• Minimum one year RN experience
• Previous hospice RN or hospice case management experience preferred
• Home health, palliative care, oncology, ICU, ER, geriatrics or related experience considered
• Strong clinical assessment and independent critical-thinking skills
• Prioritize and manage a patient caseload effectively
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and compassionate bedside manner
• Comfortable communicating with physicians, facilities, patients, families and interdisciplinary team
• Reliable transportation, valid driver''s license and current automobile insurance
• Current CPR certification
• Experience with WellSky/Kinnser is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned hospice patient caseload and provide ongoing clinical oversight.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, routine visits, and PRN visits as indicated.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
• Assess for changes in condition and evolving symptom-management needs.
• Manage pain and other end-of-life symptoms using hospice best practices.
• Communicate changes in condition and obtain appropriate orders from physicians and hospice providers.
• Provide education, support, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Coordinate care with hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, physicians, facilities, pharmacies, DME providers and other team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the EMR.
• Complete admissions, recertifications, deaths and other clinical needs as appropriate.
• Maintain communication with the clinical team regarding significant changes and patient needs.
• Ensure care aligns with the hospice plan of care and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hospice nursing

Texas RN license

RN experience

Hospice case management

WellSky/Kinnser

Interdisciplinary communication

Caseload management

Clinical assessment

Time management

Documentation (EMR)

Transportation & licensing

CPR certification

Job description

Devoted Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our clinical team in a full-time role. The RN will manage a hospice patient caseload, coordinate with physicians and facilities, and provide end-of-life care in patients' homes and other settings within the service area.

Ideal candidates have hospice experience and strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.