Hospice RN Case Manager - Day Shift & Home Care Impact

COASTAL HOSPICE INC; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Hospice invites you to join a team of caregivers dedicated to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families facing life-limiting conditions in Salisbury, MD. As an RN Case Manager, you will develop and evaluate care plans, oversee medications, and educate families to ensure compassionate, patient-centered hospice care at home.

You will triage calls, coordinate with Admissions, and supervise a team of care professionals while participating in on-call rotations and

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state.
• BSN from an accredited college preferred.
• CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without assistive devices.
• Understand Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies and Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and Nursing Process.
• Oversees and ensures safe handling of medications and nursing procedures.
• Educates patients and families on hospice services and end-of-life issues.
• Acts as a patient advocate and provides support, information and direct care.
• Triage phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notify Admissions for referrals.
• Oversees and delegates tasks to CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift.
• Participates in weekend, holiday, on-call and evening/night rotations.
• Maintains licenses and continuing education obligations.
• Cover different areas of hospice care to meet organizational needs.
• Provide medical care to a manageable caseload in home settings.
• Coordinate care with Interdisciplinary Team to align with patient/family goals.

Skills

Case management

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Education and counseling

Team coordination

On-call rotations

Education

RN license (MD/DE/compact state)

BSN preferred

CHPN certification within 2 years

Job description

Coastal Hospice invites you to join a team of caregivers dedicated to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families facing life-limiting conditions in Salisbury, MD. As an RN Case Manager, you will develop and evaluate care plans, oversee medications, and educate families to ensure compassionate, patient-centered hospice care at home.

You will triage calls, coordinate with Admissions, and supervise a team of care professionals while participating in on-call rotations and