Hospice Registered Nurse; RN Case Manager - Homecare South

RN Case Manager – Homecare South

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top‑10 nationally ranked provider of end‑of‑life care. We are a community‑based, not‑for‑profit hospice and palliative care organization that serves patients and families regardless of their ability to pay or medical complexity.
We are a people‑first organization and all of our funds support the mission.

Due to significant growth, we are looking for outstanding new staff who share these values. Apply now and join our success story.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS
• 28 days of Paid Time Off
• Excellent mileage reimbursement rate
• 403b Retirement plan with matching
• Focused programs honoring Veteran patients
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
• Best Orientation and Onboarding program you’ve experienced
• Seasoned hospice leaders guiding your career growth

• Delivery of Patient Care
  • Assumes responsibility for the coordination and delivery of patient/caregiver care.
  • Conducts nursing assessments to assist in the overall management of patient/caregiver needs.
  • When appropriate, develops, implements, evaluates, and updates the plan of care to ensure uninterrupted care and goal achievement.
  • Facilitates patient and caregiver independence to the extent possible.
  • When providing hospice care, appropriately utilizes VIA Health Partners patient‐related protocols, standing orders, and guidelines.
  • Assumes responsibility for conducting effective patient and caregiver education.
  • Encourages and allows time for questions and consultation.
  • Provides education to patients and families as needed.
  • Communicates effectively with members of the IDG, patients, caregivers, and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintains open lines of communication with supervisor. Keeps supervisor apprised of any complex patient/caregiver issues.
  • Applies principles of infection control. Follows guidelines for universal precautions in accordance with accepted professional practices.
• Interdisciplinary Group
  • Attends, participates, and may facilitate interdisciplinary group conferences (IDG) and special care conferences.
  • Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members.
  • Identifies specific patient/caregiver needs and makes referrals to appropriate team members.
• Documentation
  • Ensures accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with VIA Health Partners guidelines and licensure and certification standards.
• Professional and Personal Accountability
  • Demonstrates competency in knowledge and skills.
  • Ensures that VIA Health Partners professional reputation is maintained and projected.
  • Assumes responsibility for professional development and staying abreast of current healthcare trends. Incorporates new information and methods into practice.
  • Maintains current professional licensure, CPR certification, and CEU requirements.
  • Maintains productive and professional relations with external agencies and healthcare providers.
  • Exhibits time‑management skills. Able to plan workday while responding appropriately to crisis.
• May perform other duties as required, such as cleaning patient rooms per procedure and ensuring facility cleanliness.

• A diploma or associate degree in nursing is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current, active, and unrestricted RN license (compact license accepted).
• Current CPR certification required; CHPN preferred.
• Minimum 1‑year related experience for inpatient units and 2 years for other nursing positions. Experience in direct care of patients with life‑limiting illnesses required. Relevant experience includes hospice, palliative care, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, oncology, home health care, and medical‑surgical settings.
• Computer proficiency required.