Hospice RN Case Manager

Elara Caring - New Braunfels, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

New Braunfels, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager at Elara Caring is responsible for providing high-quality, personalized care to hospice patients in their homes. This full-time position involves assessing patient needs, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring effective communication among the care team. The role emphasizes a supportive and collaborative environment, allowing nurses to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families while delivering compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of hospice patients and families.
• Assume primary responsibility for caseload, including planning, coordinating, and evaluating treatment plans.
• Conduct initial and follow-up evaluations of patient needs.
• Communicate significant findings to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, and other care team members.
• Revise care plans as needed and counsel patients, families, and facilities.
• Teach hospice philosophy and pain management.
• Supervise home health aides and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Provide support at the time of death and perform bereavement assessments.
• Document and update medication regimens.
• Handle patients' personal property with care.
• Uphold Elara Caring's philosophy and administrative policies.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA.

Requirements

• Valid RN License required.
• Bachelor's degree required, with additional one year paid professional experience, or one year as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to perform job duties.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Home Care preferred.
• Advantage Program Certificate, where state applicable.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance