About the Role
Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager to join our team in Austin, TX. This role is perfect for a professional with outstanding customer service skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support!
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on patients' physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
- Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care, recommending revisions as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Determine the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
- Assess the caregiver's ability to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities.
- Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes demonstrating progress toward established goals.
- Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention.
- Evaluate patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payor requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Requirements
- Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing board.
- Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR is a plus.
- Experience in hospice or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Interpersonal abilities
- Clinical skills
- Assessment skills
- Time management
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive pay
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
About the Company
- Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company.
- We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients.
- Voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide.
- Recognized as one of the Great Places to Work.
Equal Opportunity
- We truly value and support our team.
- Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
