Afterhours RN Care Manager

Job description

Overview

nExpand Access. Support Families. Elevate After-Hours Care.

nWe are seeking a dedicated Afterhours RN Care Manager to provide high-quality, compassionate hospice care outside standard business hours. This role ensures seamless coverage, continuity of care, and strong clinical management for patients and families during nights, weekends, and on-call hours.

nFull-time Field Hospice After-hours RN Care Manager 7 days on/7 days off

nWeekdays 5p to 8a Weekend Fri 5p-Mon 8a

n(Serving Shelby, Jefferson & Saint Clair Counties)!

nAbout the Role

nThe Afterhours Care Manager RN is responsible for assessing and coordinating patient and family needs during after-hours shifts and maintaining primary clinical oversight for assigned patients. This includes routine visits, admissions, death visits, urgent after-hours calls, and any visit assigned per the patient’s plan of care. This role serves as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to ensure coordination between physicians, families, and the hospice team. Clinical administrative responsibilities, workflow auditing, and survey readiness support are also part of this role.

nEssential Functions

nnnEnsure appropriate delivery of hospice services to eligible patients and families.

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nnProvide direct in-person patient care during on-call, weekend, and after-hours shifts, including assessments, admissions, routine visits, death visits, and live discharges.

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nnConduct initial and ongoing assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.

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nnSupport the IDG process through chart reviews, plan of care updates, and interdisciplinary communication.

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nnDevelop and revise the Hospice Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and IDG members.

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nnEducate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice philosophy.

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nnCommunicate significant changes in patient condition promptly to hospice and attending physicians.

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nnMaintain accurate, timely clinical documentation including assessments, care plans, and notes.

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nnAssist with rescheduled, missed, or reassigned visit requests based on triage direction.

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nnParticipate in calendar and scheduling modifications, including service codes and clinician assignments.

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nnSupport administrative and compliance activities including workflow audits, survey readiness tasks, and documentation collection.

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nnAssist with TPE reviews, QAPI efforts, and regulatory compliance.

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nnEnsure infection control standards and universal precautions are consistently followed.

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nnProvide leadership and guidance to field staff; conduct supervisory visits when appropriate.

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nnParticipate in required meetings, after-hours updates, and trainings.

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nnMaintain proficiency in pain and symptom management for hospice and end-of-life care.

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nnPromote the organization’s core values and maintain a culture of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork.

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nnPerform other duties as assigned.

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n nAbout You

nEducation and Experience

nnnCurrent RN license in the state of employment

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nnGraduate of an accredited nursing program

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nnMinimum one year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health

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nnMust meet any state-specific requirements

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n nLicenses and Certifications

nnnActive RN license

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nnCPR certification (in-person)

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nnValid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

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n nSkills and Competencies

nnnStrong knowledge of hospice principles, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and best practices

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nnAbility to conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans

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nnEffective communication with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

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nnStrong time-management and prioritization skills in a fast-changing environment

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nnProficiency with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred), Microsoft Office, and mobile technologies

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nnAbility to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and support quality outcomes

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nnLeadership skills to support and guide field staff

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nnAbility to manage administrative, documentation, and compliance responsibilities accurately

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n nPersonal Traits

nnnSensitivity to end-of-life needs and the emotional realities families face

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nnFlexibility to shift tasks and respond to urgent needs

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nnProfessionalism, maturity, teamwork, and resilience under pressure

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nnAbility to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse background

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n nWe Offer

nBenefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

nnnCompetitive Pay

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nn401(k) with Company Match

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nnCareer Advancement Opportunities

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nnNational & Local Recognition Programs

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nnTeammate Assistance Fund

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n nAdditional Full-Time Benefits:

nnnMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance

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nnMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

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nnGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

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nnWellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

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nnEducation Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

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nnFree Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

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nnCompany-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

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nnVoluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

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n nLegalese

nnnThis is a safety-sensitive position

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nnEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

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nnWhere applicable, employee must meet stage specific requirements

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nnWe are proud to be an EEO employer

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nnWe maintain a drug-free workplace

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n nReqID:

nCategory: Registered Nurses

nPosition Type: Full-Time

nCompany: Gentiva Hospice

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