RN Case Manager Hospice Job Opening

Job Description

RN Case Manager Hospice

Journey Hospice is a family-owned and operated hospice provider that has over 18 years experience operating in the Southeast. At Journey Hospice we believe that care should be patient-centered. We believe that hospice is a gift and we are committed to providing compassionate and attentive care to every person touched by our program.

Summary

The RN Case Manager is an integral part of the hospice interdisciplinary care team and as such is responsible for coordinating the total care of the hospice patient and family. Understanding that hospice care must be delivered according to accepted standards of practice guided by the mission of the organization and the patient/family's needs and concerns, the Case Manager blends all services of the hospice into an integrated program of support.

Duties and Responsibilities

*Provides comprehensive nursing assessments as directed by the interdisciplinary team

*Participates in developing the interdisciplinary team plan of care

*Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants

*Teaches appropriate palliative interventions to family members, other health professionals and the community at large

*Contributes to program development through building relationship with potential referral sources in the area assigned

*Willingness to serve on-call

*Must have reliable transportation and be willing to attend weekly meeting at office in Birmingham

Qualifications:

*Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

*Current registered nurse license in state of Alabama

*Experience with terminally ill patients is preferred

*Must have current CPR certification

*Valid STATE driver's license and current auto liability insurance

Benefits:

*Competitive Salary*Comprehensive Benefit Package*

401 (k)

*Paid Time Off

*Paid Holiday Schedule

*Career advancement opportunities

www.journeyhospice.com

Job Type: Full Time

Required experience:

• Hospice or Home Health: 1 year

Required license or certification:

• Alabama RN License

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Home Care: 1 year
• Nursing: 3 year

Required license or certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Hospice and/or Home Health: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)