Registered Nurse (Rn)

Job Description

Job Description

Homecare Hospice Case Manager RN — Full‑time (M–F 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), every 4th weekend, plus rotating holidays

Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000

Position Summary

The Primary Nurse (Hospice Case Manager RN) provides compassionate, direct nursing care and manages comprehensive hospice services for patients in their homes. The role includes coordinating with families, medical professionals, and the interdisciplinary hospice team to deliver comfort-centered, end‑of‑life care.

Responsibilities of Position :

Provide competent nursing care to assigned patient through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching, and timely response to patient and family needs, including;

• Routine Home Care Visits.
• End of Life/Continuous Care.
• Referrals and Admissions.
• Care Center Assistance.
• Chart Reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate IDG planning for assigned patients.
• Participate in the IDG analysis of the patient, resulting in the development, implementation, and revision of the IDG Plan of Care.
• Teach, supervise, and evaluate the care provided by volunteers, hospice aides, and primary caregivers.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating admission of home-care patients to inpatient settings (hospital, nursing home), as needed.
• Explain hospice services and benefits in regards to Medicare, Medicaid, and Private insurance, and know when to use Palliative Care Interventions and ABNs.
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when deemed appropriate.
• Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for the patient.
• Perform competent initial nursing assessments.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families, and the agency's backup schedule.
• Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology, or community health nursing.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Shall have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.
• Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to assist with patient care activities such as ambulation, transfers, and positioning.

EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide.

Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today!

Benefits of joining the team:

• Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits
• PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching (after 1 year)
• Clothing Allowance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Initial scrubs provided on hire
• Employee Discount Programs
• Agency Qualifies for PSLF on student loans
• Comprehensive Lifestyle benefits