Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

Overview

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care, ensuring dignity and comfort during end-of-life transitions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop personalized care plans addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about hospice services, fostering understanding and support.
• Supervise and mentor healthcare staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Implement physician orders and adapt care plans to evolving patient conditions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care standards and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation to ensure compliance and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct detailed assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of home health aides and other care staff.
• Coordinate with physicians to update and modify care plans as necessary.
• Provide hands-on care and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Educate families on hospice care processes and available resources.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and care strategies.

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, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in clinical data input and accurate documentation.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs and care environments.