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Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager (Passaic County, NJ) Passaic County, NJ

Ennoblecare, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager (Passaic County, NJ)

Passaic County, NJ About Us Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice service provider with patients in New Jersey and other states. Ennoble Care’s clinicians go to the home of the patient, providing continuum of care for those with chronic conditions and limited mobility. We offer programs including remote patient monitoring, behavioral health management, and chronic care management to ensure that our patients receive high-quality care by a trusted team. We seek individuals who are driven to make a difference and embody our motto, “To Care is an Honor.” About the Role Ennoble Care is hiring for a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager for our hospice patients who reside within or near Passaic County, NJ. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager works under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the attending physician, and the interdisciplinary group to provide skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and their loved ones/caregivers. Responsibilities include identifying patient and caregiver needs and providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s orders and plan of care and the policies and procedures. The functions of this position include the following: Shall be assigned patient caseload by the Patient Care Coordinator or designee Assume primary responsibility for a patient caseload that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process Initiate communication with attending physicians, Hospice staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal care and resource use for patients and caregivers Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient and caregivers Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support Provide accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records Participate in and contribute appropriate information for Interdisciplinary Group meetings Coordinate physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or by providing direct care as appropriate Meet regularly with the Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads and share professional feedback Attend patient care conferences and facilitate discussion of caseload issues for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation Supervise and document the NAC every two weeks or as assigned Inform the Patient Care Coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues Serve as associate nurse during on-call time or when requested to support patient/family needs Provide appropriate support at the time of death and during bereavement Participate in Hospice orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff Participate in agency and community programs as required to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care Maintain familiarity with agency policies and state and federal rules governing hospice Accept other assignments as appropriate Qualifications Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing (NJSA 45:11-23 et seq and NJAC 13:37) One year of RN experience; hospice experience preferred Excellent assessment and problem-solving skills Strong organization and time management skills; knowledge of case management processes Licensed driver with insured automobile in good working order Strong verbal and written communication skills Fluency in English and Spanish Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and supplementary benefits (Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, FSAs, etc.) Paid Time Off Paid office holidays Paid Sick Time 401(k) with up to 3% company match Referral Program and Payactiv (pay-on-demand) Equal Opportunity Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.

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