Contingent Hospice RN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive orientation

Job summary

St. Mary’s Home Care and Hospice, part of Trinity Health at Home, seeks a Contingent Hospice RN Case Manager in Athens, GA. You will provide nursing care in clients’ homes, manage assessments, care plans, and outcomes while coordinating with physicians and the hospice team.

Minimum qualifications include GA RN licensure and at least 1 year of acute care experience; home care experience is preferred. Schedule is primarily Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend coverage; mileage reimbursement and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• One (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse.
• Home care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to the organization’s hospice clients as prescribed by the physician.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and supervise patient care and outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and attend weekly meetings.
• Territory: Athens, GA; contingent Mon-Fri with occasional weekend coverage.

Skills

Acute care experience

Home care knowledge

Case management

Education

RN licensure (GA)

Approved nursing education program

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Contingent Hospice RN Case Manager St. Mary’s Home Care and Hospice located in Athens, GA provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision, and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare! We have a pioneering care model with Home Care Connect, our integrated virtual care program that helps patients avoid preventable ER visits and hospitalizations. It enhances our clinical excellence with advanced, easy-to-use remote monitoring technology and 24/7 access to our Virtual Care Center RNs. Contingent Hospice RN Case Manager position summary Our Hospice RN Case Managers provides professional nursing care to the organization’s hospice clients as prescribed by the physician, and/or requested by the client/family, and in compliance with the state’s Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements, and the organization’s policies and procedures. The RN is fully responsible for the client assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, and overall supervision of client care and outcomes, is designated as the case manager for hospice patients. The Hospice RN in collaboration with the physician and other Hospice team members anticipates and manages patient’s symptoms, assists in identifying family/caregiver grief/loss issues and assists in implementing the Hospice plan of care. Provides functional support to Hospice Aides and LPN/LVNs as needed. Territory: Athens, GA Responsible for case managing a team of hospice patients. RN case manager will collaborate with interdisciplinary team and attend weekly Interdisciplinary meetings. RN Case manager will interact with the primary care physician and/or hospice medical director as needed to effectively manage patient symptoms. Position is Contingent primarily Monday-Friday when needed, with occasional weekend coverage when needed.

Minimum qualifications Graduate of an approved nursing education program Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia One (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse Home care experience preferred but not required Your opportunity Provide one-to-one care with your patients in their homes Enjoy a truly patient-centered focus Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment Flexible scheduling opportunities

Competitive salary

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Other benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation

St. Mary’s Home Care and Hospice is in Athens, GA and is a member of Trinity Health at Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of home care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy, and medical social work), hospice and bereavement services. Our legacy continues with a pioneering, future-thinking care model. We blend clinical expertise with our exclusive Home Care Connect virtual care program to help patients achieve their health goals. We have energizing new vision and strategy. Join us and shape the future of healthcare! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.