Hospice RN Case Manager

Concho Hearts Hospice • Mansfield, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Concho Hearts Hospice is locally owned and operated and provides compassionate care wherever patients call home. Its interdisciplinary team includes nurses, aides, chaplains, social workers, volunteers, and doctors who provide symptom management and patient and family support during end-of-life illness.

The Hospice RN Case Manager administers nursing care to patients of all ages in their residences, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family, and referring agency, and assumes responsibility for care coordination. The role includes preparing and adjusting care plans, educating and supporting loved ones and primary caregivers, and maintaining medical charts and health records.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license and/or compliance with Board of Nurse Examiners rules for the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current driver's license.
• Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proof of current CPR.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally, with some exposure to unpleasant weather and PRN emergency call.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
• Ability to meet individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and move patients.

Nice To Haves

• Two years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting; hospice experience preferred.
• Specialized skills in palliation and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care to patients of all ages in their place of residence.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family, and referring agency, and assume responsibility for care coordination.
• Prepare and adjust patient care plans as needed.
• Provide loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.
• Maintain and update medical charts, patient files, and health records.

What This Job Offers

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