Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

Overview

• Deliver compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort for patients and their families during critical transitions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop personalized care plans addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic and patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families about hospice services to foster understanding and trust.
• Supervise healthcare staff to ensure high standards of care delivery and compliance with regulations.
• Adapt care plans to accommodate evolving patient conditions and physician directives.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation to ensure effective communication and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform thorough assessments of patients' conditions to inform and refine care strategies.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Supervise and evaluate healthcare staff to ensure quality care delivery.
• Coordinate with physicians to update care plans as patient conditions evolve.
• Provide hands-on care and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Educate families on hospice care processes, resources, and coping strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and refine care approaches.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing or equivalent education required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• Preferred experience in hospice, home care, or acute care settings.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage patients and families effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in clinical data input and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs and care environments.