Hospice RN
About The Position
James River Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager to provide hospice case management to assigned patients on an intermittent basis in their residences. The role coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team to support an optimal patient experience. The RN assesses patients and families, develops individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life, manages symptoms, and supports patients and families. The position also supervises LPNs and hospice aides, monitors and documents changes in condition, communicates with the care team, obtains and carries out physician orders, adjusts care plans as needed, participates in the on-call rotation according to policy, and performs other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- At least one year of hospice experience.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable car available for use during work hours.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
- Develop individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life.
- Manage and coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
- Supervise LPNs and hospice aides.
- Provide hands-on support for pain and symptom management.
- Spend meaningful time with patients and families.
- Monitor, document, and communicate changes in patients’ conditions.
- Obtain and carry out physician orders.
- Adjust plans of care as needed.
- Participate in the on-call rotation according to policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $95,000 to $105,000.
- Generous car and travel allowances.
- Company-paid cell phone and tablet.
- Flexible schedules.
- 21 days off: 15 PTO days and 6 paid holidays; PTO accrues from day one and increases with longevity.
- Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental coverage, partially employer-paid.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance with up to $50,000 in coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP).
- CPR recertification paid for by the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
