Hospice - RN Case Manager

Primary Nurse/Case Manager

JSS Hospice is looking for a full time Primary Nurse/Case Manager to provide our Montgomery County, Maryland, patients and families exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, provides peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying a caseload of end of life patients.
• Identify and evaluate palliative needs of patients, utilizing the nursing process; with particular attention to pain assessment and response to treatment.
• Train and assist with admissions when needed.
• Render age-appropriate skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care using current and accepted nursing knowledge, methods and techniques.
• Instruct and counsel family members and other caregivers in hospice care (including interpreting the plan of care).
• Have sufficient knowledge of third-party reimbursement, especially Medicare/Medicaid, to interpret to the patient and family the availability and/or limitations of these programs.
• Available to work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and able to provide overtime support as needed for additional shifts including on call evening/nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• An active RN license to practice in Maryland.
• A minimum of 3 years of acute care, home health or hospice experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to and communicate with the terminally ill.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented, caring and organized.
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills and experience with using the Homecare Homebased electronic medical record system.
• Enjoys being part of a cohesive team but is adept at working independently.
• Must have reliable and independent transportation to make facility and home visits throughout Montgomery County.

Benefits

• Supportive work environment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave (sick/vacation/personal/holidays)
• And much more...