Registered Nurse Hospice

Summary

We are hiring for an RN Case Manager in Hospice

At Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group , we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice RN, you can expect :

the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.

being valued and respected by patients and their families.

employee-focused wellness and support programs

incredible team support and empathetic leadership

Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.

Responsibilities

As the RN Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient, while continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.

Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.

Identifies the patient's / family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.

Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.

Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient / family response to hospice care.

Collaborates with the patient / family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.

Education And Experience

Experience Requirements

One year of clinical experience.

License Requirements

Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.

Current CPR Certification.

Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Preceptor Designation Requirements

Minimum 1 year tenure with the company AND 1 year of prior professional clinical experience in hospice service line

Current performance appraisal with ratings of meets expectations, above average expectations, and / or exceeds expectations in all areas of responsibility.

Proficient in key competencies and standards of practice for their role, including but not limited to : Bag Technique, Infection Control, Wound Care, Medication Reconciliation, CHAPS Measures, Sync time less than 24 hours, Productivity greater than 90%, If an HIS clinician, demonstrates HIS proficiency benchmark score of 85% or greater as per QR team auditing

Current with all assigned and mandatory learning

Experience in working collaboratively across multiple disciplines

Knowledgeable of rules and regulations relevant to Hospice service line

Additional State Specific Requirements

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV : No additional state specific requirements.

Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks : https : / / bit.ly / LHCGBenefits

Heart of Hospice a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose : It's all about helping people.