Hospice Case Manager (RN)

Responsibilities include: Providing services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care. Managing caseloads varying from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients. Demonstrating competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care, and aseptic technique. Demonstrating critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness. Addressing the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver. Making referrals to other disciplines as needed. Coordinating the total Plan of Care and maintaining continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients. Attending all interdisciplinary group meetings. Initiating patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed. Including the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan. Evaluating and routinely re-evaluating the nursing needs of the patient, and making necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed. Educating the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient. Communicating with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director, keeping them informed of changes in condition. The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs. The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Requirements include: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice. One year of Hospice experience within the last 24 months. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked).Proof of current CPR certification. Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.