Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Well Care Health•Advance, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Well Care Health is looking for a dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to join their team. This role involves providing patients and families with the support and care they need during life’s most challenging moments. The Registered Nurse Case Manager is responsible for providing services to hospice patients based on initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of the patient’s needs and ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration in the development of a patient specific plan of care based on identified needs. The RN Case Manager is responsible for the provision of direct nursing services in accordance with the plan of care.

Requirements

Current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state
Current Registered Nurse license in NC
NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization
Current American Heart Association CPR certification
Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required
Working knowledge of Word, E-mail
Typing of 30 wpm
Basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.
Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Emotional/mental stability and stamina
Keen observation skills.
May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.
Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.
Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients, focusing on pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support.
Manage a caseload of patients, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate care with the hospice team.
Educate patients and families about the hospice process, end-of-life care, and coping strategies.
Assess patient needs regularly, report changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly.
Offer emotional support to families and provide guidance throughout the hospice journey.