Hospice RN Case Manager

Halcyon Home; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

9 holidays year 1

Education and training opportunities

Team support

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Halcyon Home in Waco, TX is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager to provide comprehensive in-home hospice nursing care, assessments, and care coordination for patients and families.

You will collaborate with the IDG, educate families, document progress, and ensure quality care while maintaining excellent communication. Halcyon Home emphasizes People-First culture, generous PTO, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing with the state nursing board.
• Experience using Homecare Homebase EMR is a plus.
• Hospice or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs across physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental domains.
• Apply admission criteria for hospice care to determine eligibility and levels of care.
• Develop, implement, and document the plan of care; revise as needed to ensure quality and continuity.
• Educate patient and family on disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs; train staff as needed.
• Determine scope/frequency of services based on acuity; assess caregiver ability throughout care.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions; coordinate patient care activities.
• Provide clinical directions to Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality care.
• Prepare progress notes showing goals achieved and ensure proper documentation.
• Inform physician of changes in patient needs and outcomes; monitor responses to care.
• Monitor cases for third-party payor requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and Halcyon Home values.
• Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies; communicate effectively with patient, family, and health professionals.

Education

RN license

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

Description

We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support with up-to-date education and training opportunities!

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager to join our team in Waco, 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.

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.

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance