Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Bluegrass Care Navigators • Barbourville, 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 a private residence, skilled nursing facility, personal care home, or other interim living arrangement. The role develops and implements a holistic plan of care based on the patient’s goals and preferences, and advocates for, supports, guides, and coordinates care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate hospice care.

The plan of care includes managing symptoms through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to promote comfort, functionality, and safety. Frequent monitoring and follow-up are required to evaluate treatment effectiveness and care plans and to offer emotional support to patients and caregivers. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, professionalism within an interdisciplinary team, and empathetic care. The position offers opportunities to make a significant and rewarding difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills and the ability to maintain professionalism during emotionally challenging situations.
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Adheres to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

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 or wherever patients call home.
• Listen actively and create 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 using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to support comfort, functionality, and safety.
• Monitor patients and follow up to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and plans of care.
• Offer emotional support to patients and caregivers.
• Work autonomously and professionally as part of an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time