Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager

Affinity Health Management; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management in Virginia seeks a Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care, with emphasis on community health education and experience in home-based services for patients and families. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and revise the care plan, administer prescribed medications, and educate patients and caregivers to support self-care and comfort.

Collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, on-call participation, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Virginia.
• Experience in public health, home care, or hospice nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develop and revise the care plan based on patient status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document clinical notes and report changes to the physician.
• Participate in on-call duties and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Observation skills

Driver's license

Education

VA RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Affinity Health Management in Virginia seeks a Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care, with emphasis on community health education and experience in home-based services for patients and families. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and revise the care plan, administer prescribed medications, and educate patients and caregivers to support self-care and comfort.

Collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, on-call participation, and