Hospice Case Manager

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description:

Now offering sign-on bonuses of up to $10K for qualifying candidates!

Our Team Is Growing, And We Are Currently Seeking Dedicated Nurses Who Have At Least One Year Of High Acuity Nursing Experience, To Provide In-home Care To Hospice Patients In The Following Territories

• Hartford Region
• Enfield Region
  
  

Are You Looking For

• Less Weekends
• Less Holidays
• More Autonomy
• More time to provide patient education and care
  
  

Then Homecare Nursing could be worth exploring! Apply Today

Position Purpose

Our Home Care RNs (Primary Care Nurses) provides primary nursing care to home based care patients as ordered by the physician, and in accordance to the organization’s policies and procedures. The RN is responsible for the initial assessment and care plan development in collaboration with the Population Health Case Manager. Provides functional support/supervision to Home Healthcare Aides and LPNs as needed. Provides therapeutic intervention, overall care management and achievement of top decile client outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Position Highlights

• Follows orders for treatment and provides services as indicated on the plan of care.
• Utilizes and implements appropriate educational tools and pathways per guidelines and/or policy and procedure.
• Takes ownership to optimize agency performance through active involvement in quality improvement activities.
• Provides ongoing care management oversight/activities to assigned patients to achieve high quality care, reduced rehospitalizations and achievement of top decile outcomes.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing/health coaching techniques to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Adjusts weekly, monthly patient visit schedule to achieve care consistency, visit utilization ordered and operational efficiencies, avoiding duplication, interruption or overlap in visits.
• Initiates, maintains, and documents communication regarding the client’s care/needs with the physician, clinical manager, other disciplines, and family, as appropriate.
• Acts independently and responsibly to perform duties on a consistent basis and in a timely manner.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
• One (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse.
• Valid CT driver's license and reliable transportation
  
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.