One year of RN experience; hospice experience preferred.
Strong assessment and problem-solving skills.
Organizational skills and knowledge of case management processes.
Valid driver's license with an insured vehicle.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
Manage a patient caseload assigned by the Patient Care Coordinator.
Conduct assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
Coordinate care with physicians, staff, and agencies for optimal patient support.
Maintain communication with attending physicians regarding patient needs.
Collaborate with team members to enhance patient care plans.
Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to patient care discussions.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplementary benefits including Life Insurance and Disability.
Paid Time Off and Paid Office Holidays.
Paid Sick Time for all employees.
401(k) plan with up to 3% company match.
Referral Program for employee recruitment.
Payactiv: access earned wages on demand.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Ennoble Care is hiring for a full-time, Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager who can work within the Camden County, NJ 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. The RN Case Manager will be responsible for identifying patient and loved ones/caregiver needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and the policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Shall be assigned patient caseload by the Patient Care Coordinator or designee
Assume primary responsibility for a patient caseload that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
Initiate communication with attending physicians, Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and loved ones/caregivers
Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient and loved ones/caregivers
Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support
Provide accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
Participates in and contributes appropriate information for Interdisciplinary Group meetings
Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or by providing direct care as appropriate
Meet regularly with the Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads; share professional support; and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing 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
Inform the Patient Care Coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues
Assume the role of associate nurse when responding to patient/loved ones/caregivers of other primary nurses during on-call 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
Participate in the Hospice orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff
Participate in agency and community programs as required to promote professional growth and understanding of 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:
Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with NJSA 45:11-23 et seq and NJAC 13:37.
One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.
Must have excellent assessment skills and problem solving skills.
Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.
Starting at $85,250/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.
