Hospice RN

James River Home Health & Hospice • Chesterfield, VA

8h

About The Position

James River Hospice is seeking a compassionate and committed Hospice RN Case Manager to provide hospice case management for assigned patients on an intermittent basis in their places of residence. The role focuses on quality patient care, comfort, and quality of life, with coordination across the interdisciplinary team to support an optimal experience for patients and families.

The RN completes initial assessments of patients and families, develops individualized plans of care, coordinates and manages care, and supervises LPNs and hospice aides. The role also includes hands-on pain and symptom management, monitoring and documenting changes in patient condition, communicating those changes, obtaining and carrying out physician orders, adjusting care plans as needed, participating in an on-call rotation per policy, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
• 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 an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Develop an individualized plan 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 and document changes in patient condition and communicate those changes.
• Obtain and carry out physician orders.
• Adjust the plan of care as needed.
• Participate in the on-call rotation per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $95,000 to $105,000.
• Car and travel allowances.
• Company-paid cell phone and tablet.
• Flexible schedules.
• 21 days off: 15 PTO days and 6 paid holidays; accrual begins on day one, with PTO increases for longevity.
• Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental, 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 by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree