Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager- (Hospice)

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Day

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, a not-for-profit life plan community, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager for Hospice. This on-site, full-time role involves patient assessments, care planning, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

The RN will supervise LPNs and Hospice Aides, ensure compliance, participate in performance improvement, and rotate on-call.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional nursing experience.
• Unencumbered Virginia RN license (or compact state).
• Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to Westminster-Canterbury and its insurers.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental, and daily living needs.
• Implement and revise individualized care plans and provide symptom relief.
• Educate patients and families on disease process, self-care, and end-of-life care.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes showing progress toward goals.
• Coordinate services and refer to other team members as needed.
• Inform physicians of changes in needs and outcomes of interventions.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity.
• Supervise LPNs and paraprofessionals following regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in training programs and hospice improvement initiatives.
• Rotate on call as needed; perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

CPR

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia RN license (or compact)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager- (Hospice)

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Location: Westminster Canterbury At Home - 3181 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach, VA
Reports to: Hospice Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday 8:30a - 5:00p

About Us

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.

Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.

We live our values every day:

• Respect for every person
• Passion for what we do
• Professionalism in all we do

Westminster Canterbury at Home (WCAH) is one of the most well-respected home health and home care agencies in the greater Tidewater Region, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth. We provide the quality services that people need when they wish to stay confidently and comfortably in their own homes.

As a subsidiary of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach’s premier beachfront continuing care retirement community, Westminster Canterbury At Home has a particular appreciation for the difference that location can make in the retirement experience. What it really comes down to is where an individual feels most comfortable. For some, that place is home—and we’re more than happy to meet you there.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager provides comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients by conducting initial and ongoing assessments of the impact of a terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs, as well as activities of daily living. This role develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care, provides ongoing education and support to patients and their families, and collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care. The RN Case Manager also supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Hospice Aides while consistently modeling Westminster Canterbury's core values of respect, passion, and professionalism and holding others accountable to the same standards.

What You’ll Do In This Role

• Assess the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental, and daily living needs, including grief risk, cultural/spiritual considerations, and communication patterns.
• Implement and revise individualized care plans as needed, managing discomfort, providing symptom relief, and delivering specialized palliative and end-of-life nursing care.
• Educate and support patients and families on the disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritize needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team. Use the case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention.
• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Supervise LPNs and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain compliance and participate in in-service and training programs as assigned.
• Provide specialized hospice training to staff, families, and informal caregivers, with ongoing evaluation of patient and family responses to care.
• Evaluate caregiver ability to meet patient needs and identify personal support needs and resources throughout care.
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
• Communicate information using current processes and technology available to the organization.
• Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
• Rotate on call as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills for clear and professional interactions.
• Effectively meet deadlines and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and relief of an obstructed airway.
• Climb at least 2 flights of stairs
• Able to stand and/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours.

The Experience You’ll Bring

Required:

• At least one year of professional nursing experience.
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the state of Virginia. (or compact state)
• Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support)
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to Westminster-Canterbury and its insurance providers.
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance.

Preferred:

• Experience in Hospice, Home Health, or a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Compensation Range: $40.00 - 43.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
• Full-Time Employee (and eligible Part-Time Employee) Benefits & Perks Include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays (+ 2 Floating Holidays)
  • Tuition Assistance + Scholarships for You & Your Family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
  • Team Member Discounts
  • Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities

At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with our organization is “at-will,” meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

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