Hospice, General InPatient Nurse-Case Manager

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Hospice General Inpatient Nurse-Case Manager provides end-of-life care and hospice services to patients in an inpatient hospice setting, following ASHN hospice standards of practice. The role delivers holistic, family-centered care that supports patient comfort and quality of life, while preserving the dignity of dying patients and respecting their spiritual and cultural beliefs. The nurse also coordinates patient healthcare and supports transitions from the hospital to the setting where hospice services will be provided. This may include attending discharge or multidisciplinary rounds in acute care, ambulatory, or other health system settings. The position is with Redcrest Hospice in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, with possible intermittent weekend coverage.

Requirements

At least 3 years of acute care experience.
Computer skills sufficient to document services and care provided.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Critical-thinking skills to assess patient situations, detect changes in symptoms, health, or pain, and act as necessary.
Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and reprioritize in a rapidly changing day-to-day environment.
Graduate of a nursing diploma or associate degree program.
Active RN license in the state where the agency is located, without board actions.
CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and evaluation.
Interact with and support patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining professional nursing standards.
Maintain the dignity of dying patients and support their spiritual and cultural beliefs.
Support patients’ families and caregivers at end of life and at the time of death.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss, consult on, and evaluate patient and family needs and appropriateness of care.
Maintain documentation for continuity of care, including direct patient care, medication administration, phone calls, communications, visits, and other relevant clinical information.
Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as requested.
Coordinate patient care to support an optimal transition from the hospital to the setting where hospice services will be provided.
Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency policy and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Attend all mandatory meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.