RN Case Manager - Full-Time

Affinity Hospice; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); 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

Job Description

About Us: Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
• Gas Card and Car Maintenance Stipend
• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Internal Company Advancement
• Free end of life training

Position Summary

The registered nurse/case manager plans, organizes, directs, and provides hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education and 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.

Hours / Schedule

Full Time; (40) hours / week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State license as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care, home health or hospice setting preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
• Implement/develop/document the patient plan of care
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payer.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
• Responsible for supervising hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Mission of Affinity Hospice is building the legacy of providing exceptional individualized hospice and palliative care, which ensures the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support of our patients; their family members; and employees within the communities we serve.