Location: Westminster Canterbury At Home, 3181 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach, VA
Reports to: Director of Home Health
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule: Full-Time; Weekend Baylor schedule or 5-day work week (includes Sat/Sun).
The RN Case Manager (Home Health) provides ongoing consultation and education for patients/family members regarding all aspects of a terminal diagnosis. Communicate and collaborate with other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team. Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and hold others accountable for doing the same.
What You'll Do In This Role- Provide initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psycho-social and environmental needs and activities of daily living. Assessment includes risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal and non-verbal communications patterns.
- Implement the individualized plan of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary, including managing discomfort and providing symptom relief and providing specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.
- Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and the process for dealing with issues of ethical concern.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
- Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritize needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Use the case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
- Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention.
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
- Supervise LPNs and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain compliance and participate in in-service and training programs as assigned.
- Provide specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to ensure adequate care and provides on-going evaluation of patient/family response to care.
- Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care and evaluate own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need.
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
- Communicate information using current processes and technology available to the organization.
- Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
- Rotate on call as needed.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Core Competencies- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills for clear and professional interactions.
- Effectively meet deadlines and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements- Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and relief of an obstructed airway.
- Climb at least 2 flights of stairs
- Able to stand and/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours.
The Experience You'll BringRequired- At least one year of nursing experience
- An Unencumbered Registered Nurse License issued by the state of Virginia (or compact state)
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Valid state driver's license.
- Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to Westminster-Canterbury and its insurance providers.
- Proof of motor vehicle insurance.
- Flu-Vaccinated
Preferred- Experience in Hospice, Home Health, or a Skilled Nursing Facility
Compensation & Benefits- Compensation Range: $42.00+ per hour (based on relevant experience) with additional mileage reimbursement.
- Full-Time Employee (and eligible Part-Time Employee) Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
- Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays (+ 2 Floating Holidays)
- Tuition Assistance + Scholarships for You & Your Family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
- Team Member Discounts
- Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities
At-Will Employment StatementEmployment with our organization is "at-will," meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.
