Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Southern Illinois
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Field Case Manager to join our dedicated team. This full-time or part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to provide expert nursing care and case management services in a hospice setting. As a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, you will coordinate patient care, manage complex cases, and ensure seamless communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Your expertise in acute and post-acute care environments will drive positive patient outcomes and enhance quality of life during their end-of-life journey.
Duties
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physiological evaluations, and medical history reviews to develop personalized care plans.
Manage outpatient cases across diverse settings such as nursing homes, assisted living/memory care facilities, and home environments, ensuring continuity of care.
Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care services.
Perform intake assessments for new patients, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and documentation standards.
Monitor patient condition through regular visits, working with patients and families to cope with changes, and adjust care plans as needed.
Engage in utilization management by evaluating the appropriateness of services and supporting medical necessity determinations for hospice eligibility.
Provide education to patients and families about disease processes, symptom management, medication administration, and advance directives.
Maintain detailed documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Valid RN license with current state registration; additional certifications in hospice or palliative care preferred but not required
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology to ensure confidentiality and accurate communication.
Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to handle complex cases involving multiple comorbidities or acute conditions.
Strong clinical skills in areas such as education, decision making, pain and symptom management, cultural sensitivity and medication management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide emotional support and compassion to patients and families during difficult times
Proficient in using electronic medical records systems
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by providing compassionate hospice care rooted in clinical excellence!
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
RN- Required