Hospice RN Case Manager (Berks / Lebanon County, PA)

Ennoble Care

$90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid State license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
  • 1-2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice
  • Ability to assess and respond to varied patient and caregiver needs
  • Skilled in managing emotional stress of patients and families
  • Competent in making detailed observations and writing accurate reports
  • Team player committed to interdisciplinary care
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for travel requirements

Responsibilities

  • Manage a defined patient caseload, ensuring comprehensive care through assessment and evaluation
  • Document patient care notes accurately in the EMR
  • Coordinate care with physicians, staff, and external agencies for optimal patient outcomes
  • Educate caregivers on best practices for comprehensive patient support
  • Collaborate with clinical leadership for professional growth and issue management
  • Facilitate patient care conferences to discuss caseload challenges
  • Supervise Nursing Assistants as assigned and document performance
  • Provide support during times of patient death and family bereavement
  • Participate in training and community programs related to hospice care
  • Stay updated on hospice policies and regulations

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate patient visits
  • Autonomy in providing patient care
  • Support from an in-house clinical team
  • Opportunities for leadership development
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid Time Off and office holidays
  • Paid sick time
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Referral program and pay-on-demand options
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Ennoble Care is hiring for a full-time Hospice RN Case Manager to visit patients in the Berks / Lebanon County, PA region. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager works under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the attending physician and the interdisciplinary group in providing skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of both patients and their loved ones/caregivers.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage your assigned patient caseload within your territory and be responsible for the following tasks, including but not limited to: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating of patients care throughout all phases of the nursing process.
  • Document all notes in the EMR and submit them accurately and in a timely manner
  • Communicate and partner cross-departmentally with all attending physicians, hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care for all patients
  • Educate and coach all relevant parties on the best practices regarding call levels of care for the patient including: physical, mental, emotional, etc
  • Partner with clinical leadership to manage/address any issues, share profesisonal support, and exchange feedback to enhance professional growth.
  • Attend patient care conferences and facilitate discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation
  • Supervise and document the NAC every two weeks or as assigned
  • Assume the role of associate nurse when responding to patient/loved ones/caregivers of other primary nurses during off hours time or as requested by the Patient Care Coordinator to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other primary nurses
  • Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement for family members and loved ones
  • Participate in the Hospice orientation, in-service training, and community programs as related to hospice care
  • Maintain familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which govern hospice
  • Accept other assignments as appropriate

Qualifications:
  • Valid State license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania
  • 1-2+ years of work experience as a professional nurse preferably at least one of the years in hospice care
  • Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and loved ones/caregivers in varied settings.
  • Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with loved ones/caregivers' emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles
  • Ability to make meaningful observations, skilled assessments, and write comprehensive, accurate reports
  • Must be a team player who supports an interdisciplinary team concept of caring for patient and loved ones/caregivers
  • Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, the use of a reliable vehicle, and the ability to drive year-round to locations
  • Must be able to take direction, work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a positive, professional manner which supports the mission of the organization

What You'll Get:
  • A flexible schedule - so you can see your patients on a schedule that works for you
  • Autonomy - so you can feel trusted to provide the best care possible
  • Support - from our in house clinical team with any requests
  • Growth - the opportunity to step into leadership positions
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Starting Salary: $90,000/yr

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Full-time employees qualify for the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Office Holidays

All employees qualify for these benefits:
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 401(k) with up to 3% company match
  • Referral Program
  • Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!

Candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, STEM OPT, or visa sponsorship) before an offer of employment is extended.

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