Hospice RN Case Manager (Ocean / Monmouth County, NJ) Ocean / Monmouth County, NJ
Overview Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice service provider with patients in multiple states. Ennoble Care’s clinicians go to the home of the patient, providing continuum of care for those with chronic conditions and limited mobility. We offer programs including remote patient monitoring, behavioral health management, and chronic care management to ensure high-quality care by a team the patient knows and trusts. We seek individuals who are driven to make a difference and embody our motto, “To Care is an Honor.”
About the Role Ennoble Care is hiring for a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to work within and around the Ocean / Monmouth County, NJ area. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager works under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the attending physician and the interdisciplinary group in providing skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of both patients and their loved ones/caregivers.
Responsibilities Shall be assigned patient caseload by the Patient Care Coordinator or designee
Assume primary responsibility for a patient caseload that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
Initiate communication with attending physicians, Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and loved ones/caregivers
Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient and loved ones/caregivers
Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support
Provide accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records
Participate in and contribute appropriate information for Interdisciplinary Group meetings
Coordinate physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or by providing direct care as appropriate
Meet regularly with the Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads; share professional support; and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth
Attend patient care conferences and facilitate discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation
Supervise and document the NAC every two weeks or as assigned
Inform the Patient Care Coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues
Assume the role of associate nurse when responding to patient/loved ones/caregivers of other primary nurses during off-hour times or as requested by the Patient Care Coordinator to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other primary nurses
Provide appropriate support at time of death and during bereavement
Participate in the Hospice orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff
Participate in agency and community programs as required to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care
Maintain familiarity with agency policies and applicable State and Federal hospice regulations
Accept other assignments as appropriate
Qualifications Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Must be licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with NJSA 45:11-23 et seq and NJAC 13:37
One year of RN experience; hospice experience preferred
Excellent assessment and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills; knowledge of case management processes
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order
Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
Benefits Full-time employees qualify for medical, dental, vision and supplementary benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and other related benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Office Holidays
All employees qualify for Paid Sick Time
401(k) with up to 3% company match
Referral Program
Payactiv: pay-on-demand
Equal Employment Opportunity Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against protected characteristics including race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.