Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Discipline Team (IDT) to foster a quality experience in accordance with the patient and family’s care plan and wishes. The RN Case Manager manages symptoms of the patient's disease and re-evaluates effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the care plan as needed. Location: Falls Church, VA - home care Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, occasional on call coverage. 2 holidays/year COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start The Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager provides, coordinates, teaches and supervises the nursing care of Hospice patients and families/caregivers. The RN Case Manager makes initial and ongoing nursing assessments, judgments and treatment decisions based on patient and family/caregiver needs. The RN Case Manager is responsible for supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Patient Care Volunteers. May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments.
Requirements
- Must have one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit.
- Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Must have licensure from the governing body for practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice. Licensure from compact state is acceptable.
- Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
- Must have a driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.
- COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start
Nice To Haves
- Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly desired.
- A BSN degree is preferred.
- A CHPN certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- provides, coordinates, teaches and supervises the nursing care of Hospice patients and families/caregivers.
- makes initial and ongoing nursing assessments, judgments and treatment decisions based on patient and family/caregiver needs.
- responsible for supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Patient Care Volunteers.
- manages symptoms of the patient's disease and re-evaluates effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the care plan as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
