Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

Overview

• Provide compassionate care to hospice patients, ensuring their physical and psychosocial needs are met during end-of-life stages.
• Develop and implement personalized nursing care plans based on thorough assessments and patient requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care and support to patients and families.
• Supervise and train home health aides, homemakers, and personal care workers to ensure quality care delivery.
• Request and manage physician orders for adjustments in patient care plans as needed.
• Utilize clinical expertise to evaluate patient care and implement hands-on interventions effectively.
• Ensure accurate clinical data input and documentation to maintain compliance and quality standards.
• Work on-site in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing direct patient care and support.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct physical and psychosocial assessments for hospice patients to determine care needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to individual patient requirements.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of home health aides and personal care workers.
• Collaborate with physicians to obtain and manage written orders for patient care adjustments.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding hospice care and processes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive care planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and clinical data.
• Ensure adherence to hospice care standards and regulations in all activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred experience in hospice care; home care or acute care experience considered.
• Proficiency in clinical data input and documentation systems.
• Strong communication, teaching, and listening skills for patient and team interactions.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in Chinese is highly desirable.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality hospice care.