What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – RN Case Manager – Hospice position at Interim HealthCare?
Job Description
It’s been said that people will forget what you say and what you do, but never how you make them feel. Hospice nurses are special in that they make people feel comforted during their final months, weeks, and days and our Hospice RNs here at Interim HealthCare have been comforting our patients for over 45 years.
Interim HealthCare Hospice is a pioneer in home care and we are a top employer of nurses. We are committed to providing quality, end-of-life care while also allowing our RNs to enjoy the flexibility and fulfillment that comes with it.
Our Mission: We are dedicated to honoring God through the enrichment of human life.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare? Since 1979, Interim HealthCare has been a leading employer of Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs). Operating throughout South Carolina, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.
Our Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) enjoy some notable benefits:
Interim HealthCare Hospice is a pioneer in home care and we are a top employer of nurses. We are committed to providing quality, end-of-life care while also allowing our RNs to enjoy the flexibility and fulfillment that comes with it.
Our Mission: We are dedicated to honoring God through the enrichment of human life.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare? Since 1979, Interim HealthCare has been a leading employer of Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs). Operating throughout South Carolina, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.
Our Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) enjoy some notable benefits:
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible Assignment, autonomy and work-life balance
- Matching 401K
- Matching HSA
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Free CEUs
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Assistance
Responsibilities
As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Completes an initial/comprehensive assessment of the patient/family to determine hospice needs which includes a history of current and previous illness(es), as well as a physical assessment of the patient, with emphasis on the management of pain and other symptoms.
- Completes ongoing assessments of the patient’s physical status and the psychosocial status of the patient/family.
- Initiates and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the IDG, the patient/family and the physician.
Skills & Qualifications
A few must-haves for Hospice Registered Nurses (RN):
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- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia or compact multi-state license
- Twelve (12) months of accumulated experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years.
- One (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
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