Hospice RN Case Manager (Essex County, NJ)

Ennoble Care; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate care as a Full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager. You will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families by delivering skilled nursing assessments and coordinating care. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive interdisciplinary team, ensuring that each patient receives personalized attention and care. With a commitment to professional growth and development, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that values your contributions and fosters your expertise. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Referral Program

Pay-on-Demand

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse.
• One year of RN experience; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing assessments and care for patients.
• Coordinate care with attending physicians and staff.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Communication (English and Spanish)

Time Management

Case Management Processes

Education

Accredited School of Nursing Graduate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

About Us

Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice service provider with patients in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Georgia. Ennoble Care's clinicians go to the home of the patient, providing continuum of care for those with chronic conditions and limited mobility. Ennoble Care offers a variety of programs including, remote patient monitoring, behavioral health management, and chronic care management, to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care by a team they know and trust. We seek individuals who are driven to make a difference and embody our motto, "To Care is an Honor." Join Ennoble Care today!

About the Role:

Ennoble Care is hiring for a Full-time, Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager who can work within Essex County, NJ. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager works under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the attending physician and the interdisciplinary group in providing skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of both patients and their loved ones/caregivers.

Responsible for identifying patient and loved ones/caregiver needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and the policies and procedures. The functions of this position will include the following:

Shall be assigned patient caseload by the Patient Care Coordinator or designee
Assume primary responsibility for a patient caseload that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
Initiate communication with attending physicians, Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and loved ones/caregivers
Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient and loved ones/caregivers
Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support
Provide accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
Participates in and contributes appropriate information for Interdisciplinary Group meetings
Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or by providing direct care as appropriate
Meet regularly with the Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads; share professional support; and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth
Attend patient care conferences and facilitate discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation
Supervise and document the NAC every two weeks or as assigned
Inform the Patient Care Coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues
Assume the role of associate nurse when responding to patient/loved ones/caregivers of other primary nurses during on-call time or as requested by the Patient Care Coordinator to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other primary nurses
Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement
Participate in the Hospice orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff
Participate in agency and community programs as required to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care
Maintain familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which govern hospice
Accept other assignments as appropriate

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with NJSA 45:11-23 et seq and NJAC 13:37.
One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.
Must have excellent assessment skills and problem solving skills.
Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

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Full-time employees qualify for the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
Paid Time Off
Paid Office Holidays

All employees qualify for these benefits:

Paid Sick Time
401(k) with up to 3% company match
Referral Program
Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!

Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against protected characteristics including but not limited to - race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.