Registered Nurse Case Manager

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of he community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.

• Conducts comprehensive and ongoing assessments of both the patient and family to determine home health and hospice needs, including physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status.
• Utilizes health data to establish nursing diagnoses and sets measurable goals that incorporate palliative actions.
• Writes, initiates, and regularly revises the POC based on evolving patient status and caregiver needs.
• Executes preventive and rehabilitative procedures, administers prescribed medications, and helps patients with activities of daily living to maximize comfort.
• Instructs patients and families on self-care techniques, medication, and diet while providing ongoing health and coping counseling.
• Maintains and submits accurate notes regarding patient conditions, care administered, and pain/symptom management outcomes.
• Reports clinical changes and needs to the attending physician to secure required orders.
• Acts as Case Manager to coordinate the care plan with other health professionals and caregiver.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person