Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Join Patriot Healthcare – Where Compassion Meets Excellence in Hospice Care Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients and families? At Patriot Healthcare, we believe in putting care back in healthcare. As a premier hospice organization, we are driven by compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to quality of life. We are currently seeking exceptional RN Case Managers to join our collaborative, mission-driven team. Here, you won’t just find a job – you’ll find a purpose. Our Registered Nurses are at the heart of our care model, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide comfort, dignity, and support at life’s most important moments. Why Join Patriot Healthcare? A team-first culture that values your expertise and input Supportive leadership and clear communication Flexible Scheduling Competitive Pay 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Company Matching to secure your future Company Paid Life Insurance with options for additional Life Insurance Mileage Reimbursement (for qualifying positions) Perks at Work Discount Program Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts A generous time-off package of 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to rest and recharge (additional PTO days added with accumulative years of service) Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life The RN Case Manager position provides, coordinate, and directs the provision of hospice services according to physician’s orders and patient plan of treatment based on hospice policies and procedures, through the application of the nursing process. Duties And Responsibilities RN Case Manager Registered Nurse will Steward the philosophy/mission of PH Healthcare which focuses on the overriding values of human dignity and respectful response to the needs of persons with life threatening/terminal and/or chronic illnesses. Registered Nurse will Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and attends meetings. Registered Nurse will Follow the Nursing Standards of PH Healthcare. Registered Nurse will Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the hospice, state, and federal regulations pertaining to hospice and general nursing services. Registered Nurse will Implement hospice nursing care in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines. Registered Nurse will Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Clinical Services as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. Registered Nurse will Participate in the hospice quality assurance program as directed by the Director of Clinical Services. Registered Nurse will Build effective relationships with contracted facility nursing staff to ensure that the hospice care service is well integrated into the facility plan of care for hospice patients. Registered Nurse will Full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful professional billing of these services. Registered Nurse will Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Registered Nurse will Supervise Hospice Aide care. Registered Nurse will Supervise CNA schedules. Registered Nurse will Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the hospice’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. RN Case Manager Nursing Functions Accept responsibility for the coordination of the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers and family members as necessary. Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Inform hospice and facility staff of unusual or potentially problematic patient and/or family issues. Provide appropriate support at time of death. Provide the Director of Clinical Services with information relative to the nursing needs of the patient. Initiate communication with hospice physician, attending physician, other hospice staff members, facility staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient and family. Maintain regular communication with facility nursing staff to review care including attending SNF care plan meetings. Assign personal care tasks to Hospice Aides according to the plan of care. Maintain a liaison with the patient, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the patients’ needs. Qualifications RNCase Manager Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina. 1yearof experience asanurseinahospital, long–termcarefacility, or other related health care facility is preferred. Hospice experience also preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr