Overview
Compassionate Care Hospice, anAmedisys Company, is searching for a RN Case Manager to join our team of incredible healthcare professionals. This team prides themselves in going beyond the call of duty to service not only their patient's needs, but the team around them. It’s at the Heart of What We Do.
Attractive Compensation Package
$80,000 - $84,000 plus add on pay above 40 hours. *Compensation may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Enjoy great perks and benefits
Life as a Hospice RN Case Manager
Role of the RN Case Manager
As a Hospice Case Manager, you will have a special opportunity to provide, coordinate and direct the provision of hospice nursing and palliative care to terminally ill patients in their home and wherever they call home. Our Hospice nurses will closely collaborate with the attending physician, patients and their families, and other members of the patient care team to provide and maintain continuity of patient care to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high-quality end-of-life care for the patient. We service an adult population providing support to patients and families.
Nuts & Bolts of the Job
Hospice RN Case Managers work Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM with a potential weekday on-call and Holiday coverage schedule. Case Manage 15-18 patients, attend Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, contribute to team huddle calls, and receive updates on your patients daily.
Provide Case Management:
- Assign Aide Visits
- Coordination of Care with Social Workers, Chaplains, Volunteers and Bereavement team
- Develop and nurture relationships with facility staff and leaders throughout the community
Enriching and Fulfilling Lives
Our hospice care focuses on the whole person – combining medical care and support for emotional and spiritual needs, as well as support for loved ones and caregivers. Our nurses say they are following their calling and have a “Hospice Heart”.
Technology Use
Hospice RN Case Managers utilize and leverage:
- HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database
- Optum Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access
- IPrescribe – efficiencies with medication management
- Forcura – Document management system
- Medline - supply ordering system
- TalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center
- EBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUs
- Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking
- Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer
Orientation, Onboarding & Training
You will then continue your on-boarding working directly with nurses in our program. On average our orientation for an R.N is 3-4 weeks, however, is individualized according to your needs and experience.
The Upside of the Job
Our nurses say some of their favorite things about this job are:
- The patients and families!
- You spend most of you day out in the community
- Job Satisfaction
- Flexibility
- Nationwide Company - room for advancement or relocation
- Leadership values employees - 401k match, generous benefit package
- You will be part of a strong and collaborative nursing team
The Downside of the Job
Our nurses say some of the things they would like to see improved are:
- Need to use personal vehicle if you drive less than 1000 miles a month fleet vehicle provided
- Caring for patients and families at end of life can create challenging situations
- Personal cell phone with monthly reimbursement
- On call rotation can get busy if the primary On Call RN is on PTO or the seat is temporarily vacant
Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys
"I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." - Amedisys caregiver
Why Amedisys
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so.
- Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
- Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques.
- Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1+ year(s) of nursing experience in acute care setting(s), ER or fast-paced environment(s).
- Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
- HCHB and/or previous hospice experience a HUGE plus!
If you’re looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.
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