Hospice Nurse (RN) Case Manager

HealthFlex Home Health Services; Alameda (CA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health services is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager. This role focuses on providing skilled nursing care to patients in a home setting, ensuring dignity and comfort during the end-of-life process. As part of a supportive team, you'll conduct assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with families and healthcare providers. Enjoy a flexible schedule, manageable caseloads, and a range of competitive benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement matching up to 4%

Paid vacation and sick time

Company Car

Paid CEUs & CPR

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Gym Reimbursement Program

Paid Mileage, Toll and Parking

Ipad and Cell Phone Provided

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CA nursing license and 1+ years of hospice experience.
• AHA CPR certification and a valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for hospice patients.
• Coordinate care and communicate with physicians and families.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Nursing process

Assessment skills

Care plan development

Communication skills

Education

Current and unrestricted CA nursing license

AHA CPR certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Description

We are founded by nurses and driven by true empathy for our patients. We offer a holistic approach to hospice care focusing on preserving dignity, offering spiritual and emotional support as well as ensuring pain management and overall comfort. Providing this support in the familiarity of one's home is vital to ensuring patients and their families can focus on cherishing their time together. We are proud to be offering these services in the following Bay Area Communities; San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Joaquin and Sacramento with office locations in Oakland, Burlingame, San Jose and Fairfield.

Because of our strong core values and exceptional service, HealthFlex has been awarded:

• “Home Care Elite Top 500 Agency”
• “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For Bay Area”
• “SF Business Times Fast 100 & Top Women Owned Business”
• Five Star Rated Quality Outcomes
• 4.7 Glassdoor rating and 92% CEO approval

Benefits of joining our team:

• Strong market competitive compensation plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Choice of 9 medical plans, including two at 100% coverage
• Retirement matching up to 4% after 90 days of employment
• Competitive paid vacation, sick time and holiday pay
• Company Car
• Paid CEUs & CPR
• Options for FSA and HSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Paid Mileage, Toll and Parking
• Ipad and Cell Phone Provided

Position Summary:

HealthFlex is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager who strives to make a real impact for our community. By joining our team you will be providing skilled services to help patients and families cope with the End of Life process.

Responsibilities:

• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Write and initiate plan of care
• Regularly re-evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs
• Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

What sets us apart:

• Manageable Caseloads
• Clustered Territory
• Flexible Schedule
• Work Remote and Independently
• Successful Onboarding Program
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Responsive Internal Support

Pay Range: $58.00-$65.00/hr

Compensation is determined by the following factors; experience, knowledge, skills, location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

HealthFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is HealthFlex’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and job applicants. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner or relationship status, family or parental status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, height, weight, place of birth, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted CA license
• 1+ years of Hospice Case Manager Experience required
• Current AHA CPR certification
• Driver's License
• Able to travel to our Oakland office for weekly IDG meetings
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision