Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MO; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive Salaries

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Ascend Hospice is hiring an RN Case Manager in Lee's Summit, MO. The role involves on-call/case management and field visits to coordinate quality hospice care. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM hours.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care plan development, inter-team collaboration, patient and family counseling, and supervising Hospice Aides. Requires ADN, RN license, and travel willingness.

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

• Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient's nursing needs.
• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient and family, to direct the work of the team.
• 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 changes in condition.
• Supervises the Hospice Aides.

Skills

Communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

State Certified RN license

Associate's Degree in Nursing

2 years hospice nursing experience

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity inHospice!

Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Now Hiring – RN Case Manager - Lee's Summit, MO

Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

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- 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV