What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Ambercare?
Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our team in Santa Fe, NM. In this rewarding role, you will provide expert clinical care and support to patients and families during some of life's most meaningful moments, helping ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Join a team that values personalized care, professional growth, and the opportunity to build lasting connections with patients, families, and the community we serve.
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
- Schedule: Monday-Friday day time schedule with autonomy to manage and coordinate patient visits throughout the day.
- Compensation: Competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and annual merit increases. Hospice-certified clinicians are eligible for enhanced compensation opportunities, including a salary increase upon certification.
- Career Growth Opportunities: 80% of our nurse leaders began their careers in field-based roles, reflecting our commitment to promoting from within and investing in the development of our team members.
- Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: patient care.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.
- Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
- Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
- Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
- Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
- Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely
- Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
- Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
- Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
#ACHOS
#INDEEDHOS
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.