Hospice RN Case Manager

Capstone Hospice is in search of a registered nurse to join our dedicated hospice team in the Roswell territory. This position is full time with expectations of working Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. The RN Case Manager will manage patient care to a designated case load of patients that live in their personal home and assisted living facilities. The RN Case Manager will 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. See detailed job requirements below for more details on the essential functions of the role.

At Capstone Hospice our mission is to bring comfort and peace to those we serve by providing a qualitatively distinct hospice experience. For patients and families struggling with a serious illness, Capstone is committed to serving these individuals with fully trained, loyal and friendly caregivers.

Our staff — our people — make all the difference when it comes to providing the highest quality services in the region. We realize our people are our most valuable asset and we go to great lengths to ensure we hire and retain only the most compassionate and skilled caregivers.

Capstone is 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 at this crucial time. We routinely measure patient and family satisfaction in order to stay focused on what’s most important…the people we serve.

Our owner, as well as company leadership, is always available for feedback. Our company structure lends itself to flexible, prompt and efficient response from our staff. The needs of our patients and families are our utmost priority.

Check us out online by visiting www.capstonehospice.com

Requirements

• Capstone Hospice is currently seeking a Full Time Hospice RN to manage a designated a patient case load in the Decatur, Stone Mountain, Atlanta-Dekalb area. The functions of this role will require the Hospice Nurse to manage a typical case load of home and community-based hospice patients, Monday - Friday, this is a day shift requiring the nurse to be available 8:00am - 5:00pm.

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 visits 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.

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 2 years as a registered nurse.
• Active patient contact within the past three years to include hospice.

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.

Position Factors:

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 position is a full time salaried exempt position, eligible for all Capstone Hospice benefits package.

Benefits include: 401(k) Retirment plan to include employer matching, medical, dental, vision, flexible and health savings account options, Life insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Professional development, Tuition reimbursement and referral program.

Check us out online at www.capstonehospice.com