Hospice RN Case Manager

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EMPLOYEE-CENTERED, PATIENT FOCUSED, LOCALLY OWNED HOSPICE?

We are an EMPLOYEE-CENTERED, PATIENT-FOCUSED, LOCALLY-OWNED organization that is offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and their families during challenging times. Our hospice agency is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and their loved ones as they navigate the journey towards the end of life. We are seeking compassionate individuals who share our commitment to providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life to those in need. If you're passionate about offering holistic care and creating a supportive environment, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our hospice agency. Join Guiding Light Hospice today in making a difference every day.

BENEFITS

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Paid Weekly
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan
• Six Paid Holidays
• Employee Centered Patient Focused Organization

RN CASE MANAGER

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing,
with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from
the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and
families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care
1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient
and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and
history of current and previous illness(es).
2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
A. Writing and initiating plan of care.
B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.
4. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs
change.
5. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
6. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates
palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers
medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
8. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
9. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
10. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward
self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
11. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to
coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication
1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s
condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as
appropriate.
2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the
patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides
medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and
utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in
concert with the interdisciplinary group.
5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of
care.
7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet
the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties
1. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services
are available.
2. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
3. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
4. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care
experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in
home care.
2. Current licensure in State and CPR certification.
3. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
4. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer
patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending,
kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or
organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockbridge, GA 30281

Salary : $82,000