Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Everent Health & Affiliates • Barbourville, KY

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About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager delivers compassionate, comprehensive health care to hospice patients in home care settings, wherever the patient calls home. Settings may include private residences, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, and other interim living arrangements. The role focuses on listening to patients and developing and implementing holistic care plans based on their goals and preferences.

The Hospice RN Case Manager advocates for patients and coordinates care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate hospice care. The care plan includes managing symptoms with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to support comfort, functionality, and safety. The nurse monitors and follows up to evaluate treatment effectiveness and care plans, while providing emotional support to patients and caregivers. The role requires strong communication, autonomous practice, professionalism within an interdisciplinary team, and empathetic care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional on-call requirements. The service area includes Whitley, Laurel, Clay, Knox, Bell, and Harlan Counties.

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.
• Demonstrated strong clinical nursing skills and ability to maintain professionalism during emotionally challenging situations.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Adhere to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• 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 hospice health care in the patient’s home or other care setting.
• Listen actively to patients and develop and implement holistic plans of care based on their 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 the effectiveness of treatments and care plans.
• Provide emotional support to patients and caregivers.
• Work autonomously and professionally as part of an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time