Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Hospice
LHC Group
Asheville, NC
$72K+/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHospice
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred
Description
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are hiring for an RN Case Manager in Hospice
This is a Full Time position doing Home Visits for Hospice.
At Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care, in Fayetteville, NC 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.
Employer
LHC Group
About Asheville, NC
- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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