Case Manager (Per Diem ) - Hospice of the Central Coast

Montage Health; Ryan Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health is hiring a Hospice Case Manager RN to support the Central Coast hospice operations. The role involves on-call nursing care, fielding informational calls, coordinating nurse visits, and assisting nurses in the field with family and patient education.

Requirements include California RN license, BLS, and a minimum of three years as a nurse with at least two years in home hospice within the last five years. Per diem hours with day and evening shifts offered.

Qualifications

• RN license required by state of California.
• BLS certification required.
• Spanish language skills preferred for family interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care via phone or in person for hospice patients.
• Coordinate visit schedules and nurse practitioner assignments.
• Document and complete recertifications; communicate with physicians and families.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Spanish speaking preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the director and assistant director of Hospice of the Central Coast, the Case Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for the smooth operations of the hospice office, fielding informational calls that require an RN, speaking with MD's, taking telephone orders, assisting nurses in the field, speaking and instructing families and patients on hospice. The Hospice Case Manager possesses the skills and knowledge to competently provide appropriate nursing care on the phone or in person. The Case Manager is also responsible to make adjustments in visit schedules, schedule the nurse practitioner, and document and complete re-certifications. The Case Manager will have the IDG complete and up to date for scheduled meetings. The Case Manager will notify Assistant Director or Director of any problems.

Three years experience as a nurse is required. A minimum of two years home hospice experience within the last five years is required. Spanish speaking preferred.

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. Hospice certification preferred. Must possess a valid California driver's license. This position requires driving. In addition to a valid CA driver’s license, the following are required: Automobile insurance as required by the State of California with an acceptable driving record of three points or less, participation in the DMV pull-notice program, and an automobile available for daily work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours: Per Diem; 0730-1600 or 0830-1700 Position Type: Per Diem Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $84.27 to $112.70 The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00

Montage Health, a nonprofit company, is a collection - a montage - of entities designed to keep people healthy and connected. Preventive, restorative, palliative, and coordinated care. Many parts operating with a single, shared vision.

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