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Ennoble Care

Hospice RN Case Manager (Marietta / Dallas / Cobb / Kennesaw, GA)

Ennoble Care, Dallas, Georgia, United States, 30157

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About Us Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice service provider with patients in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, Virginia, Oklahoma, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Ennoble Care’s clinicians go to the home of the patient, providing continuum of care for those with chronic conditions and limited mobility. Ennoble Care offers a variety of programs including remote patient monitoring, behavioral health management, and chronic care management, to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care by a team they know and trust. We seek individuals who are driven to make a difference and embody our motto, “To Care is an Honor.” Join Ennoble Care today!

About the Role Full‑time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to work within and around Marietta / Dallas / Cobb / Kennesaw, GA and surrounding areas. 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 in providing skilled nursing assessments, planning, and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of both patients and their loved ones/caregivers.

Responsibilities

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 members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and loved ones/caregivers

Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient and loved ones/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

Accept responsibility for coordinating 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; share professional support; and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth

Attend patient care conferences and facilitate discussion of issues from caseload 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

Assume the role of associate nurse when responding to patient/loved ones/caregivers of other primary nurses during off‑hour times or as requested by the Patient Care Coordinator to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other primary nurses

Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement

Participate in the 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 policies of the agency and rules and regulations of state and federal bodies which govern hospice

Accept other assignments as appropriate

Qualifications

Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of GA

At least 1–2 years of work experience as a professional nurse, preferably with at least one year in hospice care

Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and loved ones/caregivers in varied settings

Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with loved ones/caregivers’ emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles

Ability to make meaningful observations, skilled assessments, and write comprehensive, accurate reports

Must be a team player who supports an interdisciplinary team concept of caring for patient and loved ones/caregivers

Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to drive year‑round to locations

Must be able to take direction, work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a positive, professional manner that supports the mission of the organization

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

Paid Time Off

Paid Office Holidays

Paid Sick Time

401(k) with up to 3% company match

Referral Program

Payactiv: pay‑on‑demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!

EEO Statement Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against protected characteristics including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.

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