RN - Hospice Case Manager

RN - Hospice Case Manager

Wichita, KS $67,009 - $83,099 a year

Full Time

Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing individualized, high-quality patient care in hospice and homecare settings across the Midwest region. As an RN Hospice Case Manager, you will develop and implement personalized nursing care plans while maintaining accurate medical records. You will ensure patient safety, recognize when to escalate concerns, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members.

Essential Functions

• Create collaborative care plans based on medical and nursing diagnoses for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
• Deliver skilled nursing services aligned with the established care plan.
• Complete accurate OASIS assessments as required.
• Work closely with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines to address care needs and update plans accordingly.
• Supervise Home Health Aide services following agency policies.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24-hour nursing availability for hospice, homecare, and private duty patients.
• Maintain timely and precise documentation in accordance with agency standards.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and referral sources.
• Promote patient independence by 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 as appropriate.
• 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.
• Application of basic nursing principles.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Clinical nursing skills.
• Experience with Home Health OASIS Data Set.

Behavioral Skills

• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and a commitment to doing the right thing.
• Compassion: Exhibits empathy and excellent customer service.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of situations and adapts flexibly to changing priorities.
• Respect: Collaborates effectively with diverse populations and maintains a positive service orientation.
• Excellence: Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide teams and facilitate 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 relevant state.
• Healthcare Provider BLS certification; American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within three months if not already held.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance meeting state requirements.
• Preferred: American Heart Association BLS certification.

This role offers competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.