What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Case Manager position at Alternative Hospice of Western Missouri?
Job Overview
Alternative Hospice is seeking a passionate RN/case manager to join our growing team. As a hospice RN you would be able to work independently, be dependable, compassionate and have a desire to help others. The Hospice RN will travel to patients homes and healthcare facilities. The Hospice RN will be responsible for administering individualized patent care and perform duties related to hospice and palliative care in accordance with physician orders.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of personal hygiene techniques
- Work with a team and implement nursing care plans for each patient
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare providers
- RN provides physical care to patients in a home or community based setting.
- Assess patient's physical and mental status; initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician, including drugs and changes in patient's physical or emotional condition
- Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home
- RN maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient
- Takes on-call duty rotation, week-day night coverage when needed and two weekends per month. Additional compensation for on-call time.
- Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled
Experience
- Hospice experience preferred
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000