Hospice RN Case Manager

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager in Massachusetts. The role involves delivering comprehensive hospice care using the nursing process, assessing patients and families, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to manage pain and symptoms.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, instructing families on medications, and supervising Hospice Aides. Requires MA RN license, BLS, and EPIC experience with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or BSN preferred from an accredited nursing program.
• Active Massachusetts RN license required.
• Active BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver hospice care using nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Complete initial patient and family assessment to determine hospice needs.
• Develop patient-specific care plans with goals based on nursing diagnosis and symptom management.
• Instruct and supervise Hospice Aides; supervise every two weeks minimum.
• Participate in bi-weekly hospice case conferences or as required.

Skills

Public health nursing

Home care nursing

Communication

Patient education

Education

Associate’s Degree or BSN (preferred)

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Description:What You’ll Do :The Hospice RN Case Manager plans and delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.More Specifically :Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.Perform a complete physical assessment of patient and history of current and previous illness(es).Provide information to the patient and family regarding the dying process and expectations.Develop a patient-specific plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and palliative nursing actions with emphasis on pain and symptom management.Provide instruction to patient and family regarding medication actions, side effects, dosage, route, and frequency;Provide documentation of services utilizing problem-oriented record;Instruct and supervise care given by Hospice Aides; Supervise the care provided by the Hospice Aide every two (2) weeks minimally, and as needed.Participate in bi-weekly hospice case conference or as required.What You’ll Need :Associate’s Degree or BSN (preferred) from an accredited school of nursing;An active valid Massachusetts RN license;An active American Health Association BLS certification;At least 1 year of direct care nursing experience, preferably the area of public health or home care nursing; EPIC experience is preferred.What You’ll Get :A highly competitive salary & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursementA reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resourcesA highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient carePay Range:$83,844.80 USD – $120,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: NursingPay Range: $83,844.80 USD - $120,000.00 USDFLSA: ExemptReq ID: JR107111