Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care PA is hiring an RN Case Manager to help with on-call/case management and patient visits. The role requires an active RN license and a commitment to compassionate end-of-life care.

This full-time position follows a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:30 PM) with travel to patient sites as needed, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and supervision of Hospice Aides.

Qualifications

• Must have a State Certified RN license.
• 2 years' experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs
• Regularly re-evaluates the patients nursing needs
• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs
• Collaborate with the entire healthcare team, patient and family, to help direct the work of the team to provide are that is continuous and well-coordinated
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needs
• Initiates appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition
• Supervises the Hospice Aides

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Willing to travel

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity inHospice!

Now Hiring – RN Case Manager –

Hours: M-F 8AM-5:30PM

TheRN Case Managerwill be responsible for assisting the Team with On Call/Case Management/Visits to aid in coverage and call outs. Job duties can include, but are not limited to:

• Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs

• Regularly re-evaluates the patients nursing needs

• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs

• Collaborate with the entire healthcare team, patient and family, to help direct the work of the team to provide are that is continuous and well-coordinated

• Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needs

• Initiates appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures

• Communicates with the physician regarding patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition

• Supervises the Hospice Aides

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Professional Experience:

• Must have a State Certified RN license

• 2 years' experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred

• Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation

• Must be willing to travel

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care PA- is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Opportunities to advance and grow your career
  • And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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