Home-Based Hospice RN Case Manager

Ennoble Care LLC; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ennoble Care LLC in Camden, NJ is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to work with the interdisciplinary team and provide skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care for patients and families in the Camden County region.

The RN Case Manager partners with the Director of Nursing and attending physicians to maximize comfort and health, while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Starting salary is $85,250 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• NJ RN license required by New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.
• Must have excellent assessment skills and problem solving skills.
• Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Shall be assigned patient caseload by the Patient Care Coordinator or designee.
• Assume primary responsibility for a patient caseload that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and loved ones/caregivers.
• Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient and loved ones/caregivers.
• Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Participates in and contributes appropriate information for Interdisciplinary Group meetings.
• Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or by providing direct care as appropriate.
• Meet regularly with the Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads; share professional support; and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Attend patient care conferences and facilitate discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervise and document the NAC every two weeks or as assigned.
• Inform the Patient Care Coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Assume the role of associate nurse when responding to patient/loved ones/caregivers of other primary nurses during on-call time or as requested by the Patient Care Coordinator to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other primary nurses.
• Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Participate in the Hospice orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff.
• Participate in agency and community programs as required to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
• Maintain familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which govern hospice.
• Accept other assignments as appropriate.

Skills

RN license valid NJ

Hospice experience

Assessment skills

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Driver with insured vehicle

Written communication

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Ennoble Care LLC in Camden, NJ is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to work with the interdisciplinary team and provide skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care for patients and families in the Camden County region.

The RN Case Manager partners with the Director of Nursing and attending physicians to maximize comfort and health, while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Starting salary is $85,250 per year with comprehensive benefits.