Hospice RN Case Manager

Hospice RN Case Manager

Want more out of your nursing career by making a positive difference in the lives of patients? Join our nursing team at Anthem Hospice! We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse that will be a Hospice RN Case Manager responsible for planning, directing, and providing in-home care services. This licensed nursing professional will provide direct nursing care and manage a team of therapists and other professionals to treat patients/clients under a physician's plan of care and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Agency, compliance with the conditions set forth in the State Nurse Practice Act, and regulatory entities. The hospice RN case manager's goals are to provide optimal care and educate the patient and families on hospice services. The provided care plan will include all clinical care, symptom control and identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients.

The Hospice RN Case Manager is a member of a multidisciplinary team at Anthem Hospice Care which is a fast growing hospice agency in Phoenix, AZ with a reputation for quality care.

We Offer:

• workable schedules
• competitive pay
• excellent benefits
• training opportunities
• advanced technology such as user-friendly smartphones and software

Key Duties Include:

• Follow Agency Policies and Procedures, Federal and State Regulations and Standards of Practice.
• Attend Agency In-services, Case Conference, or other meetings as requested.
• Provide nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan of care in a patient's home.
• Be responsible for the observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counsel, care and health teaching of terminally ill patients.
• Records the health needs of the patient.
• Performs and completes start-of-care assessment, medication profile, initiates Nursing or Aide plan of care, and associated paperwork in accordance to agency policy.
• Evaluates the effects of the care given and regularly reevaluates the patient's nursing needs.
• Evaluates and revises the plan of care, as necessary.
• Foster a positive relationship with patients/caregivers and doctors to improve patient outcomes.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Will strive to improve patient outcomes.
• Will strive to maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Must be able to be depended upon to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.
• Must be able to demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in expected time frames.
• Will be expected to meet all productivity requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment.
• Is expected to represent the organization professionally at all times.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative, strives to continually improve processes and relationships.
• Will exercise necessary cost control measures.

Education and Experience:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Arizona (or) Current multi-state license from another compact state utilizing their valid compact state license for up to 30 days until an Arizona permanent license is issued.
• Job Type: Full-time Salary: $85,000.00 per year
• Benefits: Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
• Medical specialties: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, On call, Weekend availability
• Work setting: Outpatient
• COVID-19 considerations: All customers are required to wear a mask, all surfaces are cleaned and sanitized regularly, proper PPE equipment is provided.
• Ability to commute/relocate: Gilbert, AZ 85233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Experience: Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
• License/Certification: RN (Required)
• Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.