Hospice RN Case Manager- McDowell County

Company: Four Seasons The Care You Trust
Location: Asheville
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Our Accolades.Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina.Our Benefits.Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:Competitive Salaries, Reviewed AnnuallyAnnual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities$0 Employee Premiums on Medical InsuranceAnnual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder CareMedical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire403B Retirement Plan with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per YearUp to 6 Paid HolidaysEmployer Paid STD, LTD, & Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine CoverageHealth & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsA Robust Employee Wellness ProgramUp to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each YearRN Case ManagerReports ToClinical Team LeaderStatusExempt (Salaried)FT, PT, PRNFull-timeShift40 hours; Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM with and rotating holidays per business needsLocationThis position will travel to see home/nursing home/assisted living patients in the McDowell county areaPosition Summary: Coordinates the nursing plan of care, provides direct nursing care, and instructs/supervises the LPN and Hospice Aide staff in the delivery of nursing care to clients.Manages the nursing care for an assigned caseload of approximately 15 patients with varying acuity and needs. Caseloads above this target will be co-managed or additional support will be offered. In the event the assigned caseload falls below this target, the nurse may be asked to provide support to other team members.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulationAssess the patient's physical and mental health including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens.Record and report the results of the nursing assessment.Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts.Teach, assign, or supervise other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen.Collaborate with other health care providers in determine the appropriate patient and family-centered plan.Implement the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen.Provide teaching and counseling about the patient's health.Report and record the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient's response to that care.Supervise, teach, and evaluate those who perform nursing functions and administer nursing programs and nursing services.Provide for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodationsKnowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of ParticipationKnowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulationsKnowledge of electronic medical records systemsDemonstrate basic data entry skillsDemonstrate excellent organization skillsDemonstrate excellent interpersonal skillsDemonstrate excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuityAbility to interact with various departments throughout the organizationAbility to work flexible hours, if neededAbility to participate as a team player to coordinate projectsAbility to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projectsDemonstrate skill/expertise in pain and symptom managementDemonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of a groupDemonstrate understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of ParticipationMinimum Qualifications:Experience:Two years of clinical experience preferredLicensures & Certifications: (if applicable)Valid NC RN licenseValid Drivers License and proof of automobile insuranceSummary of Physical Requirements:Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching/squatting, kneelingFlexion/Extension of arms/wristHand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writingLifting/carrying of 50 lbs. oftenIntent & Function:All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.Other Duties:Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competenciesParticipate in department and staff meeting as requiredParticipate in ongoing education and training offered by the agency and/or required by nursing supervisor as part of individual education plan of RNComply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and Mission StatementPractice safety and infection control methodsAssist in providing 24 hour on-call services, including coverage of at least one holiday per yearAssess for the need of other disciplinesPerform other but similar duties as assignedby Jobble

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