Compassionate Hospice RN & Case Manager

Gentiva; New Bern (NC); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Wellness Programs

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a compassionate RN Case Manager to provide in-home hospice care, assessments, and care coordination for patients and families.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate caregivers, document care plans, and support quality improvement initiatives, delivering dignity and comfort in line with hospice philosophy. This full-time role requires a valid RN license and driving to patient homes.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of employment.
• CPR Certification.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Communicate change in condition or signs of decline to appropriate provider.
• Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals.
• Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG and involve team when patient’s care plan warrants team participation.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable.

Skills

RN

Home health

Patient education

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Nursing assessment tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a compassionate RN Case Manager to provide in-home hospice care, assessments, and care coordination for patients and families.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate caregivers, document care plans, and support quality improvement initiatives, delivering dignity and comfort in line with hospice philosophy. This full-time role requires a valid RN license and driving to patient homes.