Case Worker - Home Care jobs in South Carolina

Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont is your community non-profit network of care that provides expert, life-changing health care for those living with advanced illnesses. We offer inpatient hospice care, in-home hospice care, Palliative Care and Bereavement Services.

HOME CARE NURSE CASE MANAGER
Works in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team to effectively implement the Plan of Care. Provides nursing care in accordance to medical orders and the Plan of Care.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing. Bachelors Degree preferred
• Must be licensed in South Carolina
• A minimum of two years experience in a medical surgical environment, previous home health or hospice experience preferred
• Ability to assess and respond to the complex needs of terminally ill patients and their family
• Skilled in nursing practice, able to provide emotional support and acceptable of individual lifestyles
• Skilled in pain and symptom management
• Professional, positive attitude required
• Ability to function as part of a team
• Ability to embrace the mission and culture of the organization

Duties:

• Manage the care of assigned patients by making visits to patients within the service area and by providing nursing care which includes patient/family teaching and support
• Communicates regarding the patient’s status with physician, team members and other agencies involved in the care of the patient
• Attends team conferences, staff meetings and in-services as assigned
• Documents patient/family contacts, nursing care provided and other required documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Adheres to all regulatory standards and agency policies as set forth
• Coordinates the transition of patients and changes in level of care
• Assists with referrals, admissions and evaluation visits as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• Hospice
• Outpatient

Work Location: On the road