Hospice Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

Benefits:

Paid time off

Training & development

Seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Case Manager for our growing hospice agency

You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients. Hospice experience is desired. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. You will initiate and coordinate the hospice care plan, supervise staff, and provides skilled nursing hospice and palliative care services provided to our patients. The RN will work cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team. The Hospice Case Manager regularly reviews and updates the plan of care, performs prescribed medical treatments (including pain management and symptom control), conducts assessments and evaluations and provides education and supportive care to patient and caregivers. Must be able to utilize computers and be comfortable with EMR (Hospice MD)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current RN or LVN license within the State.

Hospice experience required.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice

Observe and interpret patients symptoms and communicate them to physicians

Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients

Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients charts

Adjust and administer patients medication and provide treatments according to physicians orders

Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)

Provide instant medical care in emergencies

Assist surgeons during operations

Supervise and train LVNs and nursing assistants

Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.Skills

Proven experience as a nurse manager

Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

Excellent knowledge of emergency care

In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times

A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsible and compassionate

Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills

Patient with excellent problem-solving skills

BSc or other diploma from a nursing program

Valid nursing licenseJob Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insuranceSchedule:

8 hour shiftWork setting:

Office

OutpatientExperience:

Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Required)

Nursing License (Required)Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time