PRN Hospice RN Case Manager

Dover Hospice•Ladue, MO

About The Position

The PRN Hospice RN Case Manager connects with patients and supports their physical, personal, and emotional well-being. Working with Dover Health teams, the role aims to help each patient reach the maximum possible level of self-care and independence. The position provides and directs physician-prescribed nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards, applicable laws and regulations, and agency policies. The RN conducts initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluations, identifies the primary focus of care, and develops individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver. The role regularly assesses patient needs, reports changes in condition or adverse reactions, and provides appropriate nursing interventions. It also includes educating patients and caregivers, supporting safety and quality activities, pursuing professional development, and supervising LPNs and Hospice CNAs. Work takes place in patient homes, care settings or facilities, and office settings, with frequent travel within the assigned service area. The role may involve exposure to varied home environments and potential infectious conditions. Staff must comply with Dover Health safety requirements and use designated PPE as required by company policy and law. Physical demands include occasional standing, moving, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds independently or up to 200 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

Diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Current RN license specific to the state of assigned work.
Current CPR certification.
Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
Ability to work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative to meet patients’ needs.
Self-motivation to accomplish identified goals and a strong sense of accountability for results.
Proficiency with internet browsers, Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Publisher, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR systems.
Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments, and use of designated PPE as required.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home care experience is strongly preferred.
Willingness to obtain hospice and palliative care certification within one year.

Responsibilities

Provide and direct physician-prescribed nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing standards, laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Conduct initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits and identify the primary focus of care.
Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver.
Regularly assess and reassess patients’ ongoing needs, report changes in condition or adverse reactions, and provide appropriate nursing interventions within nursing standards of care.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers about illness or injury management, home care needs, and medication administration.
Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
Supervise LPNs and Hospice CNAs.
Travel frequently within the assigned service area to provide care in patient homes, care settings or facilities, and office settings.
Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale, and maintain current training and ongoing education.
Comply with Dover Health safety requirements and use designated PPE as required.