Hospice RN Care Manager | Home-Based Patient Advocate

Affinity Health Management; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management in Biddeford, ME seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to plan, direct and deliver hospice care in home and community settings. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans and coordinate with families and the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires active nursing licensure, CPR certification, strong communication and clinical skills, and the ability to lift patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in good standing to practice.
• Minimum 1 year of professional nursing experience within last 3 years; or BSN with at least 2 years in public health/home care/hospice.
• Experience in supervising hospice aides not required.
• Satisfactory references and criminal background checks required.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem solving and math skills.
• Must be able to lift, move patients and equipment; valid driver's license.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient and family assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Develops and revises care plans and coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Delivers professional nursing care and administers prescribed medications.
• Educates patients and families on care, self-care, and comfort measures.
• Participates in on-call duties and ensures equipment and services are available.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes and reports changes in patient status.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Problem solving

Nursing skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Affinity Health Management in Biddeford, ME seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to plan, direct and deliver hospice care in home and community settings. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans and coordinate with families and the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires active nursing licensure, CPR certification, strong communication and clinical skills, and the ability to lift patients.