Compassionate Hospice RN | Home-Care Leader

Gentiva; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays

Wellness Programs

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free CEUs

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disabil.

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to lead personalized hospice care in patients' homes and other settings. You will assess needs, develop plans of care, and coordinate with physicians, social workers, and the care team to ensure compassionate, comprehensive service.

You will educate patients and families on disease processes, end-of-life care, and symptom management while maintaining thorough documentation and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
• CPR Certification.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings 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 and nurse partitioners.
• 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 and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician).
• Support the continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and recognizing and supporting transitions in levels of care.
• 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 to achieve desired outcome.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.

Skills

RN licensure

Home health care

Patient assessments

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to lead personalized hospice care in patients' homes and other settings. You will assess needs, develop plans of care, and coordinate with physicians, social workers, and the care team to ensure compassionate, comprehensive service.

You will educate patients and families on disease processes, end-of-life care, and symptom management while maintaining thorough documentation and compliance with standards.