RN Hospice Case Manager

Amedisys, Inc.; Clermont (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager in Clermont, FL. This role involves providing and coordinating hospice care for terminally ill patients in their homes, ensuring high-quality end-of-life care. The position offers a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment. Join a dedicated team making a meaningful impact on patients and families.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Mental health support

Wellness rewards

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience.
• Current RN license specific to assigned state.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team.
• Develops and maintains individualized patient care records.
• Teaches appropriate patient care techniques.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Current RN License

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our Clermont team at Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive Compensation Package

• $80,000-$85,000 plus add-on bonuses *Compensation may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Life as an Hospice RN Case Manager

As a Hospice Case Manager for Amedisys, you will have a special opportunity to pro vide, coordinate and direct the provision of Hospice nursing and Palliative care to terminally ill patients in their home and wherever they find comfort. Our Hospice nurses will closely collabo rate with the attending physician, patients and their families, and other members of the patient care team to provide and maintain continuity of patient care to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high-quality end-of-life care for the patient. We serve an adult population providing support to patients and families.

Nuts & Bolts of the Job

Hospice RN Case Managers generally work a Monday to Friday schedule. However, flexible and creative scheduling options may be available based on the needs of the care center, including potential on-call and holiday coverage. Case Manage 12-14 patients and attend Interdisciplinary team meeting Provide Case Management:

* Assign Aide visits

* Coordination of Care with Social Workers, Chaplains, Volunteers and Bereavement team

* Develop and nurture relationships with facility staff and leaders throughout the community

Enriching and Fulfilling Lives

Our Hospice care focuses on the whole person - combining medical care and support for emotional and spiritual needs, as well as support for loved ones and caregivers. Our nurses say they are following their calling and have a "Hospice Heart".

TESTIMONIAL Our Hospice team immediately took to our family, everyone was important ... they truly had an interest in how everybody was and that we were all taken care of. To be able to take care of someone that you don't know when you walk through that door and to embrace them like your own family is great." - ERIN, PATIENT'S DAUGHTER

Technology Used

Hospice RN Case Managers utilize and leverage:

* HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database

* Enclara Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access

* IPrescribe - Efficiencies with medication management

* Forcura - Document management system

* Medline - Supply ordering system

* TalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center

* EBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUs

* Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking

*Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer

Orientation, Onboarding & Training

You will then continue your on-boarding working directly with nurses in our program. On average our orientation for an RN is 7-9 weeks, however is individualized according to your needs and experience.

The Upside of the Job

Our nurses say some of their favorite things about this job are:

* The patients and families!

* You spend most of you day out in the community.

* Job Satisfaction

* Flexibility

* Nationwide Company room for advancement or relocation

* Leadership values employees - 401k match, generous benefit package

* You will be part of a strong and collaborative nursing team

The Downside of the Job

Our nurses say some of the things they would like to see improved are:

* Need to use personal vehicle if you drive less than 1000 miles a month

* Caring for patients and families at end of life can create challenging situations

* Personal cell phone with monthly reimbursement

* On call rotation can get busy if the primary On Call RN is on PTO or the seat is temporarily vacant

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques.
• Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience.
• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

If you're looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.

https://www.amedisys.com/careers/

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.