Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Everent Health & Affiliates • Pikeville, KY

11d • Onsite

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. Care 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, serving as an advocate who supports, guides, and coordinates care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate hospice care.

The case manager manages symptoms through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to promote comfort, functionality, and safety. Frequent monitoring and follow-up help evaluate treatment and care-plan effectiveness and provide emotional support to patients and caregivers. The position requires strong communication, the ability to work autonomously and within an interdisciplinary team, professionalism, and empathy. 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 license through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations.
• Compassionate, patient-centered care for 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 wherever they call home.
• 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 using 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.
• Collaborate professionally within an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level