Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

Overview

• Provide compassionate care to hospice patients, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met effectively.
• Develop and implement personalized nursing care plans for end-of-life patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient care.
• Supervise and train home health aides and personal care workers in patient homes.
• Conduct thorough physical and psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs.
• Request and manage physician orders for adjustments in care plans as required.
• Ensure clinical data is accurately inputted and maintained in patient records.
• Provide education and support to patients and families during challenging times.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform comprehensive assessments of hospice patients' physical and emotional conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of home health aides and personal care workers.
• Collaborate with physicians to adjust care plans and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide hands-on care and support to patients in their homes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient records.
• Educate patients and families about end-of-life care and available resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care effectively.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (AS) or equivalent educational background.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in hospice or acute care settings.
• Proficiency in clinical data entry and record management systems.
• Strong communication, teaching, and listening skills to support patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in supervising and training home health aides and personal care workers.
• Hospice experience preferred; home care and acute care experience considered.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to patients at the end stage of life.