Registered Nurse RN / Hospice

Transitions Hospice - Ohio•New Albany, OH

39d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. They provide 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support. The RN Case Manager plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs in their homes and communities. Case Managers travel locally.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Registered Nurse licensed in the State.

Nice To Haves

One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes an ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.