Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify healthcare needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.

• Provide skilled nursing care, including pain and symptom management, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of hospice aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to update them on patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and address any concerns.

• Monitor patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, ensuring their comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care strategies that align with patients' wishes and goals.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and facility policies and procedures related to hospice care.

• Provide bereavement support and resources to patients' families and caregivers as needed.

• Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and any barriers to achieving patient goals.

• Perform all other duties assigned by the Hospice Director or designated supervisor.

Requirements

Job

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

• 2 years of experience as an RN in a hospice or related healthcare setting required.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.

• Current CPR certification.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing hospice care and documentation.

• Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting.

• Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.

Physical

Requirements

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Capable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.

• Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.

• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.

• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.

• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.