Hospice Admissions RN — Care-Centered Case Manager

Mission Healthcare; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and<|...|>

Job summary

Mission Healthcare is seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) in the Carson City, NV area. The role delivers compassionate, patient-centered hospice care, initiating and revising plans of care, coordinating with physicians, and guiding families through care decisions.

The position requires an RN license, at least 1 year of acute care and 1 year in home care/hospice, and a valid driver's license. Competitive benefits accompany the role with a starting pay of $56.00 per hour, flexible

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in home care, preferably in hospice.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living and facilitates self-sufficiency and comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and coordinates patient care for assigned caseload.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Teaches patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques and provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Mission Healthcare is seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) in the Carson City, NV area. The role delivers compassionate, patient-centered hospice care, initiating and revising plans of care, coordinating with physicians, and guiding families through care decisions.

The position requires an RN license, at least 1 year of acute care and 1 year in home care/hospice, and a valid driver's license. Competitive benefits accompany the role with a starting pay of $56.00 per hour, flexible