Hospice RN Case Manager

MEP Health; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Augusta, ME is seeking a skilled hospice nurse to coordinate individualized patient care by assessing needs, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and updating care plans.

You will document patient progress, manage symptoms, educate patients and caregivers, and participate in on-call duties to ensure comfort and quality of life.

A current RN license and CPR certification, plus strong communication and teamwork, are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills.
• Effective communication with patients and caregivers.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify care needs to guide individualized hospice plans
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to support holistic care
• Manage patient symptoms and adjust care interventions as needed
• Document assessments, care provided, and patient outcomes
• Teach patients and caregivers about care, symptom management, and comfort strategies
• Perform assigned on-call responsibilities

Skills

Active RN license

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Communication with patients/caregivers

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Summary

Coordinate individualized hospice care by assessing patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, developing and updating care plans, and documenting patient progress.

Role Summary

Coordinate individualized hospice care by assessing patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, developing and updating care plans, and documenting patient progress.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and identify care needs to guide individualized hospice plans
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to support holistic care
• Manage patient symptoms and adjust care interventions as needed
• Document assessments, care provided, and patient outcomes
• Teach patients and caregivers about care, symptom management, and comfort strategies
• Perform assigned on-call responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills

• Active state RN license
• Current CPR certification
• Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills
• Effective communication and patient/caregiver education ability
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team