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 newly restructured team in Alamogordo, NM. Under new leadership, we are proud to cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, trust, flexibility, and transparency. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a positive transformationwhere team members support and uplift one another in order to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families during lifes most critical moments.
Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the regioncombining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
- Monday Friday with flexibility scheduling
- Competitive pay PLUS mileage.
- High Need, High Impact: Hospice nurses are in growing demand nationwide. RN case managers are among the most valued and respected roles in hospice care.
- Career Growth: 80% of our nurse leaders started in field roleswe promote from within.
- Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantityour average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase. Plus, earn merit-based raises based on your performance.
What Youll Do:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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 drivers license and proof of insurance is required
This is your opportunity to do work that truly matters right now. If you're an RN ready to jump into a high-impact role with heart and purpose, APPLY TODAY! We cant wait to connect with you.
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