RN Case Manager - Home Hospice

Circle of Life; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life in Fayetteville, AR seeks an RN Case Manager to oversee patient care for hospice clients across multiple territories, Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30. The role requires completing comprehensive assessments, coordinating services, and maintaining documentation per policy.

Strong communication with physicians and teams is essential. Applicants should hold an AR RN license and BLS, with hospice or related healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AR RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong assessment skills with critical thinking and problem solving.
• Experience in hospice, home health, or acute care nursing preferred with computer charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
• Communicates with physicians, staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal care and resource use.
• Educates patients/caregivers about hospice philosophy, disease progression, and care plan.
• Documents all patient information per policies and procedures.
• Seeks input from IDT for patient POC and support.
• Reviews and updates the POC at least every 60 days.
• Attends IDT meetings and prepares for them.
• Assesses need for CNA services and conducts CNA supervisory visits.
• Revises the CNA care plan as needed.
• Informs PCM of issues related to patients/caregivers.
• Maintains annual clinical competencies.
• Identifies patients who may revoke or need discharge.
• Models punctuality and cost-effective use of time, mileage, and supplies.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Notifies about absences per policy.
• Promotes privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Communication

Documentation

Compassion

CNA coordination

Education

RN license (AR)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR / electronic charting

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Case Manager works M-F 8-4:30. We have multiple territories spanning NWA and NE Oklahoma.

The RN Case Manager assumes patient care responsibilities for individual patients including: Completing comprehensive physical assessment, pain assessment and management, symptom control management as it relates to terminal illness, coordination of Circle of Life services to the patient/family, completes required documentation (i.e. assessments, care plans, clinical notes, agency tracking forms, etc.) In a timely manner in accordance with COL policies, establishes a therapeutic nursing relationship with the Hospice patient/family/caregivers, provides weekend coverage and may assist during times of excessive nursing absenteeism.

Requirements : Current unrestricted AR RN license, BLS certification, strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility. Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies. Prefer hospice experience, home health, or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience.

• Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
• Communicates with attending physicians, staff members, and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers.
• Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the POC as necessary.
• Documents all patient related information according to policies and procedures.
• Seeks input from IDT members regarding the patient POC to obtain additional knowledge and support.
• Reviews and updates the POC at least every 60 days per regulatory standards.
• Regularly attends and participates in IDT meetings to ensure that the POC reflects current patient care needs.
• Prepares in advance for IDT meetings.
• Assesses need for Certified Nursing Assistant services.
• Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards.
• Asses the need for and revises the CNA care plan.
• Informs the PCM of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified.
• Maintains annual clinical competencies.
• Identifies patients who may potentially revoke or need to be discharged.
• Models prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits cost effective use of time, mileage and supplies.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to policies and procedures, state, federal, and accrediting agency's requirements.
• Provides notification of absence per policy.
• Promotes and maintains respect for rights, privacy, and confidentiality of others.

Find the connection between your compassion, expertise and exceptional community care with hospice leader, Circle of Life. Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others on an everyday basis, we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration. As Northwest Arkansas' premiere hospice provider, we operate two beautiful inpatient hospice care facilities and offer outpatient hospice services for Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. Circle of Life is the largest and most respected hospice in the area, serving the region as a top not-for-profit organization for more than 30 years.