Home-Based Hospice Nurse Case Manager

Chapters Health System, Inc.; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to assess patient and family needs, coordinate the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team, and provide clinical, palliative and supportive care to keep patients in their home environment as long as possible.

The role requires current RN licensure in Florida, hospice or hospital nursing experience, and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with physicians, IDT members, patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience in hospice or hospital experience preferred.
• Employees working at PACE, certification of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system.
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver''s license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to visit Participant in their homes to assessments.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.
• Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient''s evolving needs.
• Edu

Skills

RN license

English communication

Home visits

IDT collaboration

EMR experience

Education

RN Licensure

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to assess patient and family needs, coordinate the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team, and provide clinical, palliative and supportive care to keep patients in their home environment as long as possible.

The role requires current RN licensure in Florida, hospice or hospital nursing experience, and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with physicians, IDT members, patients and families.