Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Ascend Health; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 84,240 - 102,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in Reading, MA is now hiring an RN Case Manager. Starting salary is $93,600.

We offer flexible and personalized scheduling, a great work-life balance, and a Monday–Friday schedule with NO OVERNIGHTS OR WEEKENDS. You will complete initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice care needs, regularly re-evaluate nursing needs, develop care plans, collaborate with the healthcare team and families, counsel on end-of-life needs, initiate appropriate nursing

Qualifications

• State Certified RN license required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• 2 years' experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluate 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 a care that is continuous and well-coordinated.
• Counsel 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

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

State Certified RN license

Job description

Now Hiring - RN Case Manager

Starting Salary: $93,600

Flexible and personalized scheduling

Great work life balance

Monday through Friday

NO OVERNIGHTS OR WEEKENDS

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 a care that is continuous and well-coordinated
• Counsel 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

About Us

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.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Education and Experience

• Must have a State Certified RN license
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 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.