Ennoble Care
Hospice RN Case Manager (Sussex County, NJ)
Ennoble Care is hiring for a Full‑time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager who resides within or in close proximity to Sussex 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 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
Assume primary responsibility for a patient caseload that includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation 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.
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 nurse assistant 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 on‑call time 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 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
Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with NJSA 45:11‑23 et seq and NJAC 13:37.
One year of RN experience; hospice experience preferred.
Must have excellent assessment skills and problem‑solving skills.
Should be skillful in organization and time‑management and have knowledge of case management processes.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.
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
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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Responsibilities
Assume primary responsibility for a patient caseload that includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation 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.
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 nurse assistant 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 on‑call time 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 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
Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with NJSA 45:11‑23 et seq and NJAC 13:37.
One year of RN experience; hospice experience preferred.
Must have excellent assessment skills and problem‑solving skills.
Should be skillful in organization and time‑management and have knowledge of case management processes.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.
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
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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