Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Hospice Care Options is a team of experts who support and guide patients and families facing End of Life. We have been given the privilege to serve many patients and families since our inception in 1998. We have a culture of compliance and hire highly qualified staff. We believe in service above self while creating a work-life balance.  Each of our team members holds our founding theme of service to others above self as the most fundamental principle in their daily activities. Our focus is to help our patients and families during this difficult time. We place all our efforts here in the Georgia communities in which we each live and work, to serve our neighbors and fellow Georgians. We humbly respect the stewardship responsibility we have in this endeavor.

The most interesting and exciting things you get to do in this position is: serving patients and families with an interdisciplinary approach, serving your community, building rapport with other healthcare providers, educating, helping your team through dynamic situations, and serving people at one of the most critical and sacred moments in life. We are looking for a Registered Nurse who will be responsible for the implementation, delivery, coordination, organization, and supervision of the hospice team.  Also, this individual coordinates scheduling of staff, monitors the performance of staff, assists in the orientation of staff, and serves on committees to improve operations.  He/she is responsible for the provision of skilled assessments, reassessments, development/implementation/revision of the plan of care, and delivery of care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with agency policies and procedures.

Why should you apply?

• Fulfill your purpose in serving others
• Great work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Get to work with an excellent team
• Competitive benefits package
• Earned Time off starts accruing upon 1st day working
• You get to work with other bright people who are highly skilled
• Trusting environment
• Opportunity to reach your full career potential with a well-established, family-owned company

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of Georgia
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse and preferably one of the two years in an acute, oncology home health, and/or hospice setting.
• Knowledge of the Medicare Certified Hospice Program preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Georgia.
  
• Ability to either drive or have available reliable transportation and present evidence of valid automobile liability insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to comprehend written and verbal communication.
• Ability to operate computer equipment, fax, and copier machines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team setting as well as independently.
• Ability to work with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family’s emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
• Ability to make meaningful observations and write comprehensive accurate reports.
• Demonstrates excellence in managing human resources.
• Demonstrates effective public speaking skills and the ability to develop good interpersonal relationships.

**Hospice Care Options is a Drug-Free Workplace**