Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager (Continuous Opening)

Beloved Hospice; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount program

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Gym membership

Job summary

BeLoved Hospice is seeking a full-time RN Case Manager to join our team serving Salem, OR. You will perform patient visits, manage care plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, home-based hospice care.

The ideal candidate holds an Oregon RN license, is able to travel up to 75%, and has strong communication and organizational skills. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, BLS certification, and ability to work with minimal supervision are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Oregon.
• Prefer 2 years in public health, home care, or hospice.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing patient/home assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Develop and revise care plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Coordinate care and communicate with physicians.
• Provide patient and family education and support.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes in the EHR.
• Ensure safety and quality of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Care coordination

Nursing skills

Travel readiness

Education

RN license (Oregon)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RN CASE MANAGER

Pay: $80,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year

Schedule: 5, 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday

Service Area/Location: Salem, OR

Status: Salary/Exempt

Salary: $80,000 - $104,000 annually

About us

We are an innovative, fun, and professional hospice provider who prides itself on exceptional patient care while not taking ourselves too seriously behind the scenes. Our goal is to create a culture that fosters work/life balance, continued growth through company-sponsored education, and promotion.

Do you have the hospice heart? If so, BeLoved Hospice wants to hear from you! We are looking for compassionate, caring and motivated RN's to become a part of our growing team!

We strive to become the "Provider of choice" in the communities that we serve by offering a team who is dedicated to delivering life changing hospice services and exceptional patient care. A career with BeLoved Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun, not taking yourself too seriously, and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interests matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgement. Another important thing about our work culture is that we know in order for our patients to receive the end‑of‑life care that they deserve, we need to put our employees first!

About the Opportunity

We are seeking full-time RN Case Manager candidates who are detail oriented and communicate effectively to aid in the care of our hospice patients. Tasks would include, but not be limited to, regular patient visits, care plan updates and revisions, medication administration and reconciliation, communication with interdisciplinary team members, and availability in emergency situations. Candidate must possess a current RN license in the state of Oregon. Previous experience in hospice nursing is a plus, but is not required. We offer a competitive salary, health and voluntary insurance benefits, paid mileage, and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.

JOB SUMMARY

The registered nurse case manager plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• 1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• 3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
• A. Writing and initiating plan of care
• B. Regularly re‑evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
• C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
• 4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• 5. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• 6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• 7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• 8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• 9. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self‑sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• 10. Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

• 1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given in the company’s electronic health system. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• 3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• 4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• 5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• 6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• 7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• 8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

• 12. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• 13. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• 14. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in‑service classes.
• 15. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
• 16. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• 1. Preferred minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Training will be provided for all candidates, regardless of experience.
• 2. Management experience not required. Responsible for working with hospice aides.
• 3. Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Oregon.
• 4. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• 5. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• 6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• 7. Maintains a current BLS certification.
• 9. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.
• 10. Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

License/Certification: RN License (Required)

Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount program
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Gym membership
• and more!