Compassionate Hospice Case Manager RN

Affinity Health Management; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management seeks a registered nurse to plan, organize, and direct hospice care, delivering services in home and community settings with emphasis on education.

The role requires assessing patients and families, developing care plans, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and ensuring quality assurance. Valid RN license and CPR certification are required; valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse licensed in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year recent professional nursing experience within last 3 years; or a BSN with 2+ years, at least one in public health, home care, or hospice.
• Supervisory experience not required; may supervise hospice aides.
• Employment contingent on references and state/federal background checks.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; lift and transfer patients and equipment.
• Must have a licensed driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• CPR certification required (hands-on demonstrated).

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient and family assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Provides nursing care using the nursing process and administers physician-prescribed treatments.
• Develops and revises the plan of care with patient and family input.
• Documents clinical notes and communicates changes to the physician.
• Coordinates care as Case Manager when assigned.
• Participates in on-call duties and ensures equipment and supplies are available.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal & written communication

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse license in good standing

Job description

Affinity Health Management seeks a registered nurse to plan, organize, and direct hospice care, delivering services in home and community settings with emphasis on education.

The role requires assessing patients and families, developing care plans, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and ensuring quality assurance. Valid RN license and CPR certification are required; valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle preferred.