JSS Hospice is looking for full time Primary Nurses/Case Managers to provide our Montgomery County, Maryland, or Northern Virginia patients and families exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, provides peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs.
Responsibilities

Responsible for carrying a caseload of end of life patients.
Identify and evaluate palliative needs of patients, utilizing the nursing process; with particular attention to pain assessment and response to treatment.
Train and assist with admissions when needed.
Render age-appropriate skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care using current and accepted nursing knowledge, methods and techniques.
Instruct and counsel family members and other caregivers in hospice care (including interpreting the plan of care).
Have sufficient knowledge of third-party reimbursement, especially Medicare/Medicaid, to interpret to the patient and family the availability and/or limitations of these programs.
Available to work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and able to provide overtime support as needed for additional shifts including on call evening/nights and holidays.

Qualifications

An active RN license to practice in Maryland or Virginia.
A minimum of 3 years of acute care, home health or hospice experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to and communicate with the terminally ill.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Detail oriented, caring and organized.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills and experience with using the Homecare Homebased electronic medical record system.
Enjoys being part of a cohesive team but is adept at working independently.
Must have reliable and independent transportation to make facility and home visits throughout Montgomery County.

Benefits

Supportive work environment
Mileage reimbursement
Salary starting at $90,000
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Paid Leave (sick/vacation/personal/holidays)
And much more...

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D

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