Hospice Nurse - Case Manager

Come work for one of the best Hospice programs in Maryland as a full time Case Manager which provides the opportunity to work independently and make your own daily schedule. In this role you will provide our patients and families exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, provides peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs.   Responsibilities: Responsible for carrying a caseload of end of life patients. Identify and evaluate palliative needs of patients, utilizing the nursing process; with particular attention to pain assessment and response to treatment. Train and assist with admissions when needed. Render age-appropriate skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care using current and accepted nursing knowledge, methods and techniques. Instruct and counsel family members and other caregivers in hospice care (including interpreting the plan of care). Have sufficient knowledge of third-party reimbursement, especially Medicare/Medicaid, to interpret to the patient and family the availability and/or limitations of these programs. Provide back-up on call one night a month. Required to cover 2 holidays a year. Qualifications: An active State of Maryland RN license. A minimum of 1 year of acute care, home health or hospice experience.  Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to and communicate with the terminally ill. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Detail oriented, caring and organized. Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills and experience with using EHR systems. Enjoys being part of a cohesive team but is adept at working independently. Must have reliable and independent transportation to make facility and home visits throughout Montgomery County. Benefits: Supportive work environment Mileage reimbursement Competitive compensation and benefits package Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision insurance 403b Retirement Plan Paid Leave (sick/vacation/personal/holidays) And much more... #RNC