RN Case Manager-Full Time

Hospice of the North Coast•Carlsbad, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agency's mission: to deliver compassionate, personalized care to patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. We hire individuals who wish to thrive on playing a unique role in a person's life. They are compassionate clinicians and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who are fulfilled by being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients, their families, and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that will allow you to make a difference in a patient's life? Please apply today! Looking for an RN Case Manager - Full-Time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm POSITION SUMMARY: The Hospice RN is an experienced registered professional nurse who initiates and coordinates the hospice care plan, provides skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to his/her patients. The RN works cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team. The RN participates in patient care conferences and supervises the Home Health Aides assigned. The RN provides care, as described in this position description, to patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The RN regularly reviews and updates the plan of care, performs prescribed medical treatments, including pain management and symptom control, conducts assessments and evaluations, provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current CA RN License.
Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years or have a Baccalaureate in Nursing.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired.

Responsibilities

Initiates and coordinates the hospice care plan.
Provides skilled and palliative care.
Coordinates the services provided to his/her patients.
Works cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team.
Participates in patient care conferences.
Supervises the Home Health Aides assigned.
Provides care to patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Regularly reviews and updates the plan of care.
Performs prescribed medical treatments, including pain management and symptom control.
Conducts assessments and evaluations.
Provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver.