RN - Hospice & Homecare Case Manager

RN - Hospice & Homecare Case Manager

Take charge of developing, implementing, and managing personalized patient care plans in a hospice and homecare setting. Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Deliver exceptional customer service while fostering respectful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Create individualized care plans based on medical and nursing diagnoses for patients ranging from newborns to the elderly.
• Provide skilled nursing services aligned with the care plan.
• Complete accurate OASIS assessments as required.
• Coordinate with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines to adjust care plans as needed.
• Supervise Home Health Aide services according to policy.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24-hour nursing availability for hospice, homecare, and private duty patients, including scheduled visits and admissions.
• Maintain timely and precise documentation following agency guidelines.
• Build and sustain positive working relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and referral sources.
• Encourage patient independence by setting care goals and involving patients and families in discussions about medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
• Observe patients' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and collaborate with team members accordingly.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security regulations regarding Protected Health Information (PHI).

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office and keyboarding skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization.
• Basic nursing principles application.

Required Behavioral Skills

• Integrity: Demonstrate honesty and a commitment to doing the right thing.
• Compassion: Show empathy and provide excellent customer service.
• Accountability: Take ownership of projects and adapt flexibly to changing priorities.
• Respect: Collaborate effectively with diverse populations and maintain a positive service orientation.
• Excellence: Exhibit strong communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to lead process improvements.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Several years of clinical nursing experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Preferred: Previous hospice and/or home health experience.
• Preferred: Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state applicable to the regional area.
• BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance meeting regional requirements.

This role offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives within a supportive healthcare community in the Central Plains region of the United States.