Registered Nurse Hospice - Full Time RN

Talbot Hospice • Easton, MD

2d • $38 - $45

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, drawing on nursing experience with an emphasis on community health education and experience. The role builds on community resources to plan and direct services that meet the needs of individuals and families in their homes and communities. The nurse serves as the primary case manager for assigned patients, coordinating care and supporting comfort, independence, and quality of life.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• One to two years of recent home care experience.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Maryland.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills must meet the competency checklist.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organizational requirements and in good working order.
• Must be able to perform prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift, position, or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; and perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
• Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of hospice care experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Serve as the primary case manager for assigned patients and coordinate all aspects of care.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and families.
• Promote patient independence, comfort, and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with hospice team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers about care, medications, and resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services for patient care.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to hospice aides as appropriate.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Employer-paid group life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 24 days of Paid Time Off beginning in the first year.
• Eight paid holidays.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time