Hospice Home Care Nurse & Case Manager

Hartford HealthCare at Home; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse in Hartford County. You will conduct assessments, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and develop individualized care plans for hospice clients in their homes or community settings.

The role emphasizes symptom management, end-of-life care, and family education, with supervision of LPNs and Home Care Aides as part of the care plan.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an Associate’s or Diploma program in nursing.
• Experience: One year nursing experience OR one year nursing experience in a specialty.
• Licensure: License to practice in the State of Connecticut.
• Preferred: Graduate of NLN approved BSN program; Medical/surgery or home care experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family.
• Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status.
• Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data which documents need for services, appropriate discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and the utilizations of appropriate resources.
• Facilitates peaceful death and assures appropriate bereavement follow up through timely documentation of bereavement assessment.
• Modifies plan of care as conditions change.
• Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the Agency’s standard for documentation.
• Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment.
• Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education.
• Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services.
• Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care.
• Directs LPNs in carrying out the established plan of care. Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care.

Education

Associate’s or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Experienced in Hospice/Home Health

Job description

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse in Hartford County. You will conduct assessments, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and develop individualized care plans for hospice clients in their homes or community settings.

The role emphasizes symptom management, end-of-life care, and family education, with supervision of LPNs and Home Care Aides as part of the care plan.