Hospice RN Case Manager: Compassionate Home-Care Leader

Gentiva; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to provide compassionate in-home nursing, develop and update plans of care, and guide patients and families through the hospice journey.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, perform comprehensive assessments, manage symptoms, educate caregivers, and participate in on-call rotation, ensuring quality, compliant care in patients' homes.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment.
• CPR Certification.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician).
• Support the continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and recognizing and supporting transitions in levels of care.
• Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Hospice care

Home health

Interdisciplinary teamwork

RN license

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to provide compassionate in-home nursing, develop and update plans of care, and guide patients and families through the hospice journey.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, perform comprehensive assessments, manage symptoms, educate caregivers, and participate in on-call rotation, ensuring quality, compliant care in patients' homes.