Hospice RN Case Manager

Halcyon Home LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

9 holidays per year

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Halcyon Home LLC in Austin, Texas seeks a dedicated Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager. The role focuses on comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and education for patients and families. The ideal candidate is an RN with hospice or home health experience and strong communication skills, capable of working independently in a supportive team.

We offer competitive pay, generous PTO (5 weeks) plus 9 holidays per year, and excellent team support to ensure meaningful patient care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing with state nursing board.
• Experience in hospice or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs.
• Develop, document, and revise care plans to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Educate patient and family about disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition and care needs.
• Coordinate with the IDG to schedule services based on acuity.
• Provide clinical directions to aides and LPN/LVN to ensure quality care.
• Document progress notes and communicate changes to the physician.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Excellent communication

Independent time management

Homecare Homebase EMR

Patient-centered care

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Hospice RN Case Manager

Halcyon Home LLC Austin, Texas, United States

About this position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager to join our team in Austin, TX. This role is perfect for a professional with outstanding customer service skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support!

Are you a Registered Nurse with a heart for seniors and a passion for making a real difference in the lives of the patients you serve?

Are you a charismatic communicator who has the gift of reading people?

Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of?

Are you a dedicated RN with home health experience (or experience in a related field and a desire to learn about home healthcare)?

Are you a team player who thrives in a supportive environment?

If your answer is yes, come join our team and make every day meaningful!

About Us:

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work! Come join our team!

Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353

Key Responsibilities:

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.

Salary Information

Requirements

• Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing board
• Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
• Experience in hospice or related healthcare setting preferred
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

What Makes Us Different:

• People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
• Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
• Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
• Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance