DEMENTIA CARE RN

DELAWARE HOSPICE INC•Milford, DE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Dementia Care RN primarily in Sussex County. New GRADS are welcome to apply! Hospice/homecare experience not required. Come to us with the Hospice Heart and we will train you! We invite you to explore a Delaware Hospice career to rediscover the hands-on, patient centered care that drew you to the nursing profession in the first place. Our nurses are an integral part of Delaware Hospice's mission and interdisciplinary team. Registered Nurses in the GUIDE program provide clinical care coordination, remote assessments, and education for Medicare-enrolled community-dwelling individuals with dementia, while also supporting family caregivers. RNs work alongside care navigators, physicians, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care and prevent costly hospitalizations or nursing home placements. RNs in the GUIDE dementia care program combine clinical expertise, telehealth skills, and care coordination to provide continuous, personalized support for people with dementia and their families, ensuring safe, high-quality care both in person and virtually.

Requirements

RN licensure (required)
Proficiency in telehealth platforms and virtual assessment tools
Strong communication skills for both in-person and remote interactions.
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and manage multiple cases.
Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and GUIDE Model requirements
Valid Driver’s License required
Ability to work a flexible schedule that requires periodic in-person of community based engagements as well as remote work, which can be completed from home or one of our office locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatrics, neurology, or dementia care – minimum 2 years preferred

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care coordination for Medicare-enrolled community-dwelling individuals with dementia.
Conduct remote assessments and provide education.
Support family caregivers.
Work alongside care navigators, physicians, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Prevent costly hospitalizations or nursing home placements.
Combine clinical expertise, telehealth skills, and care coordination to provide continuous, personalized support for people with dementia and their families.
Ensure safe, high-quality care both in person and virtually.