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Registered Nurse RN Care Manager Hospice

You'll provide hospice nursing to patients at home or in nursing facilities and coordinate each one's plan of care.

Posted Oct 8

Shift and hours
Weekday days, 8:30am–5pm, plus rotating call and weekends Shift: Days Mon-Fri, 8;30am-5pm, plus rotating call and weekends.5 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Hospice Provides hospice nursing services to patients at home or in nursing facilities.Hospice patients at home or in nursing facilities
License
RN license Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term
Permanent Schedule: Full Time DaysFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse (RN) license Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Education
Associate's in nursing Associate's of Nursing [Required]
Also asks
Driver's license Driver's License (DL) [Required]

Preferred

Certification
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) [Preferred]
Education
Bachelor's in nursing Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Experience
3+ years as a Registered Nurse 3+ years experience as a Registered Nurse [Preferred]
Experience
Home health and/or acute care nursing experience Home health and/or acute care nursing experience [Preferred]

What it pays

Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one
Eligibility
Paid time off from day one

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceBenefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
  • BenefitsLife insurance
  • BenefitsDisability insurance
  • BenefitsPaid time off from day onePaid Time Off from Day One
  • Benefits403-B retirement plan403-B Retirement Plan
  • Benefits4 weeks 100% paid parental leave4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsCareer developmentCareer Development
  • BenefitsWhole person well-being resourcesWhole Person Well-being Resources
  • BenefitsMental health resources and supportMental Health Resources and Support
  • BenefitsPet benefitsPet Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Teaching patients and caregivers about end-stage disease and symptom management Educates patients, families, and caregivers on end-stage disease processes, safety issues, and symptom management.
Day to day
Family and caregiver support Provides comfort and support to family members and caregivers.
Day to day
Calling physicians about symptom changes and medication adjustments Communicates with physicians regarding symptomatic changes and medication adjustments.
Day to day
Ordering medications, supplies and medical equipment Orders necessary resources, including medications, supplies, and medical equipment.
Day to day
Finding discharge options for medically complex patients Innovative and creative in identifying discharge options for medically complex patients.
Charting
Documentation in the electronic medical records system Completes all required documentation in the electronic medical records system.
Hours stated
Days Mon-Fri, 8;30am-5pm, plus rotating call and weekends.
Weekends
Rotating weekends Shift: Days Mon-Fri, 8;30am-5pm, plus rotating call and weekends.
On call
Rotating after-hours on-call for emergency clinical needs Participates in on-call rotations for emergency clinical needs after hours.
Travel
Home visits across Johnson and Wyandotte Counties

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

Original listing

Posted on AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice’s careers page.

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Our promise to you

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

8901 W 74Th St

City

Merriam

State

Kansas

Postal Code

66204

Job Description

Schedule

Full Time Days Shift: Days Mon-Fri, 8;30am-5pm, plus rotating call and weekends. Location: Visits covering the Shawnee Mission area. Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.

Completes all required documentation in the electronic medical records system. Provides comfort and support to family members and caregivers. Participates in on-call rotations for emergency clinical needs after hours.

Other duties as assigned. Provides hospice nursing services to patients at home or in nursing facilities. Initiates and coordinates the Plan of Care for an assigned caseload of patients.

Monitors patient conditions and conducts regular assessments. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed. Educates patients, families, and caregivers on end-stage disease processes, safety issues, and symptom management.

Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust care plans. Orders necessary resources, including medications, supplies, and medical equipment. Communicates with physicians regarding symptomatic changes and medication adjustments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing, and typing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements. Knowledge of electronic medical record.

  • Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with legal and ethical parameters established based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee.

Knowledge of basic to intermediate application of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as internet software. Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, plan of care documents, policies, procedures, and other instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care.

Ability to complete necessary orientation and training. Application of InterQual® Criteria set. Assessment competency and knowledge application for all ages served within specific care environments.

Ability to work independently. Innovative and creative in identifying discharge options for medically complex patients. Leadership skills.

Process and Outcome data analysis skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize levels of importance.

Customer service skills. Ability to work and communicate with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change. Effective organizational skills.

Computer proficiency with Outlook e-mail and electronic medical records. Flexible in a complex and changing healthcare environment.

Education

  • Associate's of Nursing [Required]
  • Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
  • Work

Experience

3+ years experience as a Registered Nurse [Preferred] Home health and/or acute care nursing experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  • Driver's License (DL) [Required]
  • Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) [Preferred]
  • Physical

Requirements

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$72,280.00 - $134,451.20 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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