Hospice RN Case Manager

Job Description

If an employer that treats you with respect, listens to your ideas and concerns and has the best interests of its’ employees and patients at heart sounds good to you, then join our team! Abigail Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager to provide our terminally ill patients with quality care. In this role, you will be assessing patients’ comfort during the final stages of life, and providing loved ones with guidance and support.

To ensure success, hospice nurses should exhibit experience in a similar hospice environment and the ability to deal with end-of-life care challenges. An accomplished hospice nurse will be someone whose dedicated care results in terminally ill patients receiving exceptional end-of-life support.

Hospice RN Case Manager Responsibilities

· Collaborating on terminally ill patients’ care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants and other disciplines.

· Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.

· Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels.

· Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.

· Informing physicians about changes in patients’ conditions.

· Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education and emotional support.

· Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files and health records.

· Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members and family members of patients’ deaths when they occur.

· Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services and available community resources.

Hospice RN Case Manager Requirements

· State-approved licensure and registered nurse (RN) certification.

· Accredited certification in hospice and palliative care preferred, but not necessary.

· Competency in electronic patient and hospice management systems.

· In-depth knowledge of monitoring and managing terminally ill patients’ conditions and comfort.

· Superb analytical and diagnostic skills.

· Great interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities, as well as a compassionate nature.

· Exceptional ability to manage stress and emotional challenges.

· We are willing to train the right nurse!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $79,989 - $98,078