PRN Registered Nurse Hospice

Well Care Health•Advance, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides hospice services based on initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family/caregiver needs. The role includes direct nursing services in accordance with an individualized plan of care developed in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, the patient, and the family. The nurse coordinates care, communicates with attending and hospice physicians, and supports patients and families through physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs, including bereavement support. This position is PRN and is scheduled Monday through Friday, with some on-call work required. It requires a current North Carolina Registered Nurse license, a North Carolina driver’s license, an insured automobile, and current American Heart Association CPR certification. At least one year of clinical experience is required; hospice experience is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
Current North Carolina driver’s license and access to an automobile insured in accordance with state or organization requirements.
Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and email, typing speed of 30 wpm, and basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.
Advanced customer service skills, including the ability to respond with simple answers.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to manage paperwork and data entry, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment, and independently organize and prioritize workload.
Emotional and mental stability and stamina; keen observation skills.
Ability to perform intermittent physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on the plan of care.
Develop an individualized plan of care with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, incorporating assessed needs, goals, preferences, and palliative nursing interventions.
Communicate with attending and hospice physicians about patient needs, treatment responses, and changes in condition; obtain or receive physician orders as required.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group and family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support.
Provide skilled nursing care focused on pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support.
Educate patients and families about hospice, end-of-life care, and coping strategies.
Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with agency members and the agency’s mission, vision, and values.