Hospice RN Case Manager (Union / Essex County, NJ)
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Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice service provider with patients in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, Virginia, Oklahoma, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Our clinicians go to the home of the patient, providing continuum of care for those with chronic conditions and limited mobility. We offer a variety of programs including remote patient monitoring, behavioral health management, and chronic care management to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care by a team they know and trust. We seek individuals who are driven to make a difference and embody our motto, To Care is an Honor.
About the Role
We are hiring for a full‑time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager who can work within Union/Essex County, NJ. 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 patients and their loved ones/caregivers.
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 regarding 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.
Accept responsibility for coordinating 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 on‑call time 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 period of 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 the rules and regulations of state and federal bodies which govern hospice.
Accept other assignments as appropriate.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
One year of RN experience; hospice experience preferred.
Excellent assessment and problem‑solving skills.
Skillful organization and time‑management principles; knowledge of case‑management processes.
Valid driver’s license with an insured automobile in good working order.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Fluent in both English and Spanish.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Office Holidays.
Paid Sick Time.
401(k) with up to 3% company match.
Referral Program.
Pay‑on‑Demand: pay‑on‑demand cash out earned money when needed.
Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against protected characteristics including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.