Hospice Case Manager RN | Patient Care Leader

Affinity Health Management; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management in Gig Harbor, WA seeks a Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care in home and community settings. The candidate should have nursing experience with emphasis on community health education and strong assessment and care coordination within an interdisciplinary team.

The RN will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and revise care plans, supervise care delivery, and educate patients and families in collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse with a License in good standing to practice in the state of Virginia.
• One year of professional nursing experience in the last three years or a BSN with two years' experience, at least one in public health/home care/hospice.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Develops a care plan, initiates and revises plans as patient needs change.
• Administers medications/treatments as prescribed and counsels patient and family.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes and communicates with physicians and care teams.

Skills

Observation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Nursing skills

Job description

Affinity Health Management in Gig Harbor, WA seeks a Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care in home and community settings. The candidate should have nursing experience with emphasis on community health education and strong assessment and care coordination within an interdisciplinary team.

The RN will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and revise care plans, supervise care delivery, and educate patients and families in collaboration with the care team.