Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager
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 holistic plans of care based on patients’ goals and preferences, and advocates for patients while supporting, guiding, and coordinating care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate hospice care. The case manager manages symptoms using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to promote comfort, functionality, and safety. Frequent monitoring and follow-up are required to evaluate treatment effectiveness and plans of care, as well as to provide emotional support to patients and caregivers. The position calls for strong communication, autonomous practice, professionalism within an interdisciplinary team, and empathetic care. It offers ongoing opportunities to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time.
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 in 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.
- Be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured in accordance with 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 home care settings.
- Listen actively to patients and develop and implement holistic plans of care aligned with their 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 effectiveness 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
Education Level
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