Hospice RN Case Manager – Lead Home Care Teams

Affinity Hospice; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, Sick Time & Holidays

Gas card & car maintenance stipend

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Internal advancement opportunities

End-of-life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice is a privately held hospice organization providing exceptional, individualized care in patients' homes and communities. The RN/case manager plans, organizes, directs, and delivers hospice care with emphasis on community health education and experience.

This professional nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and families within their homes and communities. The role is full-time in Birmingham, AL, requiring an active RN license, CPR, and at least two years in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate Nursing program.
• Current State RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of two years RN experience in clinical care, home health, or hospice preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
• Implement/develop/document the patient plan of care.
• Provide care using infection control measures to protect staff and patient.
• Ensure continuity of quality patient care with proper documentation.
• Monitor cases to ensure third-party payer requirements are met.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote agency philosophy and policies.
• Perform on-call duties and provide on-call service to patients and families.
• Supervise hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Observation skills

Problem solving

Nursing skills per competency

Verbal and written communication

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Affinity Hospice is a privately held hospice organization providing exceptional, individualized care in patients' homes and communities. The RN/case manager plans, organizes, directs, and delivers hospice care with emphasis on community health education and experience.

This professional nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and families within their homes and communities. The role is full-time in Birmingham, AL, requiring an active RN license, CPR, and at least two years in