Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager
About The Position
The Hospice RN Case Manager delivers compassionate and comprehensive health care services to hospice patients in a home care setting or wherever the patient calls home. Settings may include a private residence, skilled nursing facility, personal care home, or other interim living arrangements. The case manager listens actively and develops and implements a holistic plan of care based on each patient's goals and preferences. As a patient advocate, the nurse supports, guides, and coordinates care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate hospice care. The plan addresses symptom management through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to promote comfort, functionality, and safety. Frequent monitoring and follow-up are required to evaluate treatment and care-plan effectiveness and to provide emotional support to patients and caregivers. The role calls for strong communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, professionalism in an interdisciplinary team, and empathetic care. The position serves Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, and Carroll counties.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.
- Demonstrated strong clinical nursing skills and ability to maintain professionalism during emotionally challenging situations.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Adhere to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, comprehensive health care to hospice patients in home care settings, including private residences, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, and other interim living arrangements.
- Listen actively and create and implement holistic plans of care based on patients' goals and preferences.
- Advocate for patients and support, guide, and coordinate care for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Manage symptoms using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to promote comfort, functionality, and safety.
- Monitor patients and follow up to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and plans of care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and caregivers.
- Work autonomously and professionally as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
