Hospice RN Case Manager - Bartow / Cherokee Counties

RN Case Manager

At Capstone Hospice, purpose is at the heart of our employee experience, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during this most crucial time in their life. We live a simple mission; to bring peace and comfort to those we serve.

Capstone Hospice is privately owned and services the Metro Atlanta community. As a growing company we strive to maintain an employee-centric hospice company. Our belief is simple; Inspired, proud and pleased employees will deliver a level of customer satisfaction that consistently exceeds expectations. We realize that timely and accurate responsiveness is of the highest importance. Our company structure lends itself to a flexible, prompt and efficient response from our staff. The needs of our patients are our utmost priority.

As an RN Case Manager, you are a member of the dedicated clinical team that is responsible for providing quality care and support to patients and their families that are receiving hospice care.

This position requires you to work independently and be responsible for the management of the hospice patients' symptoms, pain, family education, pronouncements and following regulatory documentation and is required to attend bi-weekly interdisciplinary group meetings in the office.

The RN Case Manager will manage end of life patient care to a designated case load of patients that live in their personal home and assisted living facilities, this particular position will be assigned to the Bartow/Cherokee counties of Canton and Acworth. This position has the expectations of working Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience to be considered:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of 3 years as a registered nurse.
• Active patient bedside care within the past three years.
• Experience with hospice a plus

Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state required tests or examinations.

• Must have current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and your own reliable transportation.

To be successful in this role you should have the following knowledge & skills:

• Ability to work independently.
• Make accurate and at times quick judgements.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• Have completed or the ability to complete a designated Hospice training program.

Essential responsibilities of the role:

• Observe signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and other team members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Documents visit in electronic medical record system (Wellsky Consolo)
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical and emotional condition.
• Attends team conferences.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF or ALF.
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with the HIPAA regulations.
• Complies with infection control policies and protocols.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 (+) pound patient.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.

Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to work independently, make judgements based on assessments and data available and act accordingly.
• Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Conditions:

• Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

This is a full-time salaried position, eligible for Capstone Hospice benefit package to include:

• 401(k) Retirement plan to include employer matching,
• medical
• dental,
• vision
• flexible and health savings account options
• Life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Professional development
• Monthly phone allowance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Self-Care allowance