Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager

Overview

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and case management services for hospice patients in a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and support.
• Utilize community resources to plan and direct services for patients and families.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop individualized care plans based on nursing diagnoses.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while adhering to nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families on health care practices and discharge planning.
• Document patient care activities and communicate updates to physicians as required.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients to determine care needs.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans in collaboration with patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective care delivery.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic procedures as prescribed.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and their families.
• Document patient care activities accurately and update clinical notes regularly.
• Supervise home health aides and ensure adherence to care plans.
• Participate in case management meetings and share insights for improving care outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution preferred.
• Current RN licensure and CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year acute care or home care nursing experience; 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in nursing skills, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge of computer systems is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Commitment to providing high-quality hospice care in a hybrid work setting.