About this role
Department:
39109 Heyman HospiceCare of Floyd - Hospice
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M- F 8am-5pm with occasional on-call.
Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25
Hospice Nurse Case Manager (RN/LPN) – Home Hospice Schedule: Full-time, M- F 8am-5pm with occasional on-call.
Compassionate Care When It Matters Most Join our hospice team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness. As a Hospice Nurse Case Manager, you will provide skilled nursing care, coordinate interdisciplinary services, and support patients and caregivers through every stage of the hospice journey. Position Summary The Hospice Nurse Case Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating comprehensive hospice care for assigned patients. This role includes conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, providing direct patient care in the home, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and serving as a clinical resource to patients, families, and caregivers. Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Case Management
• Conduct admission, pre-admission, routine, urgent, and pronouncement visits. • Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments. • Develop, implement, and revise individualized patient care plans. • Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management in accordance with hospice standards. • Respond to patient needs, medical crises, and family concerns in a timely manner. • Supervise home health aides and collaborate with caregivers to ensure quality patient care. • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Patient & Family Education
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care. • Teach caregivers how to safely perform tasks essential to patient care. • Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families throughout the hospice experience. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other members of the care team. • Communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate appropriate interventions. • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions. Quality & Compliance
• Adhere to hospice, state, federal, and regulatory requirements. • Follow infection prevention and control practices. • Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives. • Ensure compliance with documentation and clinical practice standards. Qualifications Required Education
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program or • Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program Required Licensure
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license • Valid Georgia driver's license • Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the service area Required Experience
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience • Experience providing compassionate care to patients and families experiencing serious illness or end-of-life care preferred • Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients as needed. • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. • Ability to work in a home care environment and travel between patient locations. Schedule
• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Occasional on-call responsibilities based on team rotation Why Join Us?
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day • Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment • Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and families • Mileage reimbursement for business travel • Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities Provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care when patients and families need it most. Apply today to join our hospice team.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.