Hospice RN Case Manager

Elara Caring; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to support hospice patients and families, coordinating care and educating care teams across settings. The role involves travel to patient homes and collaboration with physicians and staff to implement the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

Ideal candidates have an active RN license and 1+ year of clinical nursing experience; hospice/home health experience is preferred. Comprehensive benefits and travel support are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license.
• 1+ year of clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel to patient homes.
• Hospice or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients and families to identify physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental needs.
• Monitor patient condition and promptly communicate significant changes to the physician and care team.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in following the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Provide education on hospice philosophy, pain management, and symptom management to staff in nursing homes, hospitals, and other care settings.
• Provide compassionate support at the time of death and complete bereavement assessments for families and caregivers.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Registered Nurse Case Manager with commitment and compassion. As a Registered Nurse Case Manager, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Assess hospice patients and families to identify physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental needs.
• Monitor patient condition and promptly communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician and care team.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in following the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Provide education on hospice philosophy, pain management, and symptom management to staff in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and other care settings.
• Provide compassionate support at the time of death and complete bereavement assessments for families and caregivers.

What is Required?

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• 1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Experience in hospice or home health environment is preferred.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.