What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager position at First Choice Healthcare Inc?
First Choice HealthCare is a five-star rated, multicultural boutique agency providing Hospice care to patients in their homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. We are committed to individualized, patient-centered care that embraces cultural sensitivity, family involvement, and the dignity of those facing terminal illness. Our diverse, multilingual staff serves a wide range of patient populations within the community, ensuring comprehensive and personalized comfort at the end of life.
Join Our Team, we are seeking a caring and compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse/Case Manager to join our wonderful team of professionals. Our Hospice nurses play a vital role as case managers and advocates for patients nearing the end of life and their families, focusing on comfort care through effective pain and symptoms management.
Location Great Boston Area
Competitive Compensation & Growth Opportunities
On as needed basis, additional compensation for After Hours and Weekends is paid depending on coverage provided.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
- Provide skilled nursing care focused on comfort, pain management, and symptom control
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects
- Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medication administration, and end-of-life expectations
- Serve as the primary case manager, coordinating care among physicians, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and other team members
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families during the end-of-life process
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and communicate updates to the physician and care team
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Ensure adherence to hospice regulations, policies, and standards of care
- Assist families with preparation for death and provide post-mortem care in accordance with agency policy
- Support caregivers by offering training, resources, and practical guidance
- Participate in on-call rotation as required to provide after-hours support
Qualifications
· Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
· Hospice or Palliative Care Experience
· Strong Clinical Assessment & Symptom Management Skills
· Compassionate Communication Skills
· Care Coordination & Documentation Proficiency
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $110,000