Hospice RN Case Manager | Full Time

Peterson Health is a not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate and team-oriented culture. We offer competitive pay as well as health and retirement benefits to our employees.

The position offers mileage reimbursement, self scheduling for weekly visits and on call rotation. The coverage area is a team approach with geographic areas in Kerr, Bandera, Kendall, Medina, Kimble, Edwards, Real and Gillespie County.

The RN Case Manager is responsible for independent management of the Hospice patient population requiring use of advanced assessment, teaching and decision-making skills. The RN Case Manager cares for a caseload of hospice patients by evaluating the patient for appropriateness of hospice care and developing the plan of care in collaboration with the provider, caregivers, and Hospice Interdisciplinary Team members. The RN Case Manager provides follow up by evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care and monitoring the patient and caregivers response to the plan. The RN Case Manager provides patient care based on provider's orders, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and best practice. The RN Case Manager provides care in collaboration with the provider, patient caregivers, and Hospice Interdisciplinary team members to meet the goals of care with the consideration of the patient's limitations and personal preferences in accordance with hospice philosophy.

Other Items of Note:

• Readers Choice Award for Kerrville 2017 to 2022
• 5 Star rating on care compare website: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/results?searchType=Hospice&page=1&city=Kerrville&state=TX&zipcode=78028&sort=alpha&tealiumEventAction=Landing Page - Search&tealiumSearchLocation=search bar
• Medical Director is Hospice & Palliative Care Certified
• Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2021 and 2022

Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Required Technical Skills:
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.

Required Licensure /Registration /Certification:
Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse, CPR certified, and current Texas Drivers License and auto insurance. Must have reliable transportation.

Required Experience:
Two years experience as a Registered Nurse with med/surg experience.