Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Bluegrass Care Navigators • Pikeville, KY

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About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager delivers compassionate, comprehensive health care to hospice patients in a home care setting or wherever the patient calls home. Settings may include private residences, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, and other interim living arrangements. The role develops and implements a holistic plan of care based on each patient's goals and preferences, advocates for patients, and supports and coordinates care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate hospice care. Care includes managing symptoms through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to promote comfort, functionality, and safety. Frequent monitoring and follow-up evaluate treatment and care-plan effectiveness and provide emotional support to patients and caregivers. The position requires strong communication, independent work, professionalism within an interdisciplinary team, and empathetic care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., serving Pike County and Phelps.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrated strong clinical nursing skills and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Adherence to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured to meet state minimum requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of general nursing experience is preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, comprehensive health care to hospice patients in their homes or other living settings.
• Listen actively and develop and implement holistic plans of care based on patient goals and preferences.
• Advocate for patients and support, guide, and coordinate care for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Manage symptoms through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to promote comfort, functionality, and safety.
• Monitor patients and follow up to evaluate treatment and care-plan effectiveness.
• Provide emotional support to patients and caregivers.
• Work autonomously and professionally as part of an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed