Hospice RN Case Manager

Beth Israel Lahey Health•North Shore, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager plans and delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves effectively interacting with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency. The position is located in the North Shore area. Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is a growing team committed to making a difference in people's lives, with over 35,000 individuals working together. As a healthcare organization, BILH requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. The company culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation, and a sense of belonging, offering comprehensive compensation and benefits to support a healthy and balanced life.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing
An active valid Massachusetts RN license
An active American Health Association BLS certification
At least 1 year of direct care nursing experience
Vaccination against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

BSN from an accredited school of nursing
Experience in the area of public health or home care nursing
EPIC experience

Responsibilities

Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.
Perform a complete physical assessment of patient and history of current and previous illness(es).
Provide information to the patient and family regarding the dying process and expectations.
Develop a patient-specific plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and palliative nursing actions with emphasis on pain and symptom management.
Provide instruction to patient and family regarding medication actions, side effects, dosage, route, and frequency.
Provide documentation of services utilizing problem-oriented record.
Instruct and supervise care given by Hospice Aides.
Supervise the care provided by the Hospice Aide every two (2) weeks minimally, and as needed.
Participate in bi-weekly hospice case conference or as required.