Hospice RN Case Manager

Chesapeake Health Partners; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Hospice of the Chesapeakes is seeking RN Case Managers to provide nursing care and case management for patients with life-limiting illnesses in their homes in Charles County, Maryland. This full-time role focuses on care continuity and quality, working with an interdisciplinary team including social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and hospice physicians.

Responsibilities include assessing patients during visits, leading the journey through illness, and coordinating goals with caregivers.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland RN license or accepted reciprocal out-of-state nursing licensure; BSN preferred.
• BSN preferred as a higher qualification (education).
• 2+ years of nursing experience in med/surg or home care; hospice/end-of-life/critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional condition during regular nursing visits.
• Lead the patient journey and ensure understanding of each step by patients and families.
• Collaborate with the team to establish goals of care and keep all parties updated on progress.

Skills

Nursing care

Case management

Patient communication

Home care

Team collaboration

Education

Maryland RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

We are currently seeking talented, compassionate RNs to provide hospice care to patients within their homes, located in Charles County, Maryland.

This position is Full-time with a schedule of 40-hours per week, Monday - Friday, plus 1 'warm' holiday/1 'cold' holiday/year.

Want to join our Team? We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated RN Case Managers to join our interdisciplinary team. As a Case Manager, you will take the lead in providing nursing care and case management for those with life-limiting illnesses, helping patients and their caregivers navigate end-of-life care with compassion. You will work with your teams Social Workers, Chaplains, and CNAs, as well as our Hospice Physicians, to provide the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care. We empower our Case Managers to take ownership of their day and schedule with an emphasis on care continuity and quality.

Main Responsibilities:

• Engage with patients to build trust while you assess their physical, psychosocial, and emotional condition as well as their environment during regular nursing visits. Adapts communication style to each individual and circumstance to provide an atmosphere that protects patient dignity.
• Take the lead on managing each patients journey through their specific illness and takes ownership of ensuring patients and families understand each step.
• Work collaboratively with your team and the patients/caregivers to establish goals of care and ensure that everyone is regularly kept up to date on progress. Regularly incorporates changes in condition to the rest of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest level of service and care across the interdisciplinary team.
• Follows nursing standards of practice and meets or exceeds HOC quality goals to ensure the best possible outcomes for the patient and family from admission through bereavement care.
• Other specific goals and duties as communicated in your job description and performance goals.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC.
• Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.
• Retirement 401(k) plan, with a generous company match

Qualifications

Your Qualifications:

• Current Maryland RN license or accepted reciprocal out-of-state nursing licensure; BSN preferred.
• 2 or more years of nursing experience in med/surg or home care required, with experience in hospice, end-of-life, or critical care experience preferred.
• Familiarity and comfort with documenting in an Electronic Medical Record.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeakes commitment to leadership and industry-leading care, we require that all employees be vaccinated against COVID and influenza, as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter. Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodations may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.

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