Description
Why Join Us?
At AAAWA, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping aging individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes, we are committed to providing high-quality care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being. As a member of our team, you'll play an integral role in enhancing the lives of seniors and individuals with special needs, supporting them to live safely and comfortably at home.
We value our employees and offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can grow professionally. Benefits include:
- Day Shift: Regular shift is Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Affordable Insurance: Health insurance available for full-time employees.
- Paid Training: Get paid while attending mandatory training sessions that will help you succeed and advance in your role.
- Benefits: Receive Employer match for your retirement account.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package for full-time employees, in addition to nine (9) paid holidays.
- Company Vehicle: We provide you with a vehicle for work-related purposes.
Join us in making a difference and be part of an organization that truly cares about both its clients and its employees.
Job Title: Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Location: Fort Smith
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Director of Hospice
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to provide essential care and support to patients in a home health setting. The RN Case Manager will coordinate and deliver comprehensive end of life care, ensuring patient comfort, symptom management, and support for patients and families using an interdisciplinary approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Perform admissions, intake information, and provide explanation of Hospice benefit/Medicare, complete physical assessments, and enter documentation into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system timely. Evaluate and perform ongoing assessments and revise initial Plan of Care in collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) as the needs of the patient and/or family change.
- Collaboration: Assist Medical Director and Hospice and Palliative Care Navigator in completion of initial comprehensive evaluations to determine hospice eligibility. Work with all disciplines of the Hospice team to ensure both patient and family needs are met.
- Supervision: Provide supervision of Hospice LPN and Hospice Aides.
- Education: Work with a team approach to coordinate community resources and other disciplines participating in patient care.
- Compliance: Complies with all Agency policies, standards of practice, and operational guidelines.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed documentation, reports and records in accordance with Agency and regulatory standards. Prepare IDT notes and participate in IDT meetings as scheduled.
- On-Call Rotation: Participate in scheduled on-call shift rotation.
- Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the care team and patients.
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Requirements
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Current Registered Nursing license from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
- Home health care experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Current CPR certificate.
- Ability to travel out-of-the area and overnight.
