RN Case Manager Hospice, Full-time

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Hartford, VT

1d • Remote

About The Position

RN Case Manager – Hospice
Full Time, Days
Why work as an RN at the Dartmouth Health Home Care?
You experience satisfying and challenging work that makes a difference, every day.
You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.
You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team.
You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.
Hospice RN Case Managers at the DHHC focus on providing pain management and comfort for patients with terminal or chronic illness, as well as communicate and coordinate care needs with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and their families/caregivers.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Unencumbered RN license in VT and NH or compact.
• Driver’s license, minimum requirements on car insurance, and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Medical/Surgical/Oncology nursing and/or hospice care experience preferred.
• Minimum two years’ general experience in a supervised nursing setting recommended.
• Hospice/Homecare experience preferred.
• Certified in Hospice/Palliative Care Nursing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops a care plan in collaboration with the patient's physician, the patient, and their family, or the primary caregivers upon admission. Periodically reviews the patient care plan and recertifies the patient care plan as appropriate.
• Coordinate the patient's care plan through interdisciplinary communication and case conferences, as appropriate.
• Provide ongoing assessment of the patient's clinical, functional, and emotional status to identify problems and/or progress toward desired goals. Communicate significant changes to the patient's physician and DHHC colleagues.
• Document evaluations, patient response, and progress towards goals.
• Teach the patient and caregiver care techniques and end-of-life symptom management as appropriate.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Clinical CEUs
• Online LinkedIn Learning
• Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree