Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

Overview

• Provide compassionate and patient-centered care to individuals in hospice settings, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs are met.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans tailored to the unique needs of hospice patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic and comprehensive hospice care services.
• Supervise and support home health aides and personal care workers in providing quality patient care.
• Request and coordinate physician orders to ensure optimal adjustments to patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of clinical data and patient progress.
• Educate patients and families about hospice care processes, expectations, and available resources.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards in hospice care practices.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments for hospice patients to determine their care needs.
• Design and implement nursing care plans that address individual patient requirements and preferences.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to modify care plans as necessary.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate home health aides and personal care workers to ensure quality care delivery.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families during challenging end-of-life stages.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate and optimize patient care strategies.
• Adhere to established hospice care standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing or equivalent educational qualification required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience in hospice, home care, or acute care settings is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team environment.
• Proficiency in clinical data documentation and management systems.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate and empathetic care to patients in hospice settings.
• Knowledge of hospice care standards, protocols, and regulations is advantageous.