RN Hospice Case Manager (Facility-Based)

The Registered Nurse- Hospice Case Manager is responsible for providing care, comfort and supportto terminally ill patients.  The Registered Nurse – Hospice assumesthe responsibility and accountability for the delivery of hospice patient carein various settings.  The Registered Nurse demonstrates the abilityto make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner withsupervision.  The Registered Nurse will also demonstrate criticalthinking and performance ability in the coordination of patientcare.   Consistently performs according to nursing standards andis accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the managementof patient care.

Position Details:

• Position: RN Hospice Case Manager (Facility-Based)
• Location: Howard County & South Carroll County
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, 40 hours/week
• No weekends, No-on-call
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks (opportunity for extension)
• Mileage Reimbursement: 70 cents per mile 
• Caseload & number of visits per day:
• Caseload: 15-20 patients
• Roughly 5 visits per day

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

• Will be operating in both a Case Manager Capacity and Hands-on Hospice care (Plan of care, order supplies and medication, etc.)
• Will be tasked in visiting hospice patients within various facilities (nursing homes, hospitals, etc.)
• Ordering meds/supplies
• Will have to drive own vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
• Will not drive patients
• Completes initial assessment of patient and family/caregivers to ascertain Hospice eligibility and needs – including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.
• Prepares and implements the initial care plan for patient/family unit with Medical Director approval.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care.
• Inform Team Leader of utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources upon initial assessment findings.
• Document clinical findings to assure initial hospice eligibility and participate in discharge planning when necessary working with relevant patient care, social services, and other departments
• Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV’s, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.
• Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death if it occurs at the time of visit.
• Participates in Admissions department projects and process improvement strategies.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all possible Hospice referral sources in the service area. Meet with healthcare administrators representing Gilchrist Hospice Care within the community.
• Obtain necessary consents in accordance with applicable regulations & reimbursement policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Maryland or Compact RN License
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements 
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required 
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Next Steps:

• For more details on this position, press “apply” and submit your resume. We’ll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
• Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com