Hospice RN Case Manager - Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

St. Anthony's Hospice, Inc; Henderson, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony's Hospice, Inc invites applications for a Home Hospice Case Manager - Registered Nurse in Henderson, KY.

This full-time RN role coordinates care from admission to discharge, builds an individualized Plan of Care, and ensures compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation. The RN Case Manager serves as the primary clinical contact, delivering skilled nursing care, symptom management and patient education while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Previous nursing experience required.
• Hospice, home health, oncology, palliative care, medical/surgical or geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive physical, psychosocial and nursing assessments for assigned hospice patients.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and updates individualized Plans of Care based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Provides skilled hospice nursing care in accordance with hospice regulations, standards and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and symptom management.
• Provides treatments and nursing interventions including wound care, catheter care, colostomy care, respiratory care, enteral feedings, central venous access device care, pain management and post-mortem care.
• Administers medications safely and appropriately while monitoring patient response and symptom control.
• Orders medications, supplies and durable medical equipment necessary to support patient comfort and safety.
• Assesses and manages pain and other symptoms to maximize patient comfort and quality of life.
• Educates patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease progression, safety, end-of-life expectations and hospice services.
• Responds appropriately to the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, staff meetings and educational opportunities as assigned.
• Completes accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, facilities and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care and changes in condition.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing patient needs throughout the day.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with all organizational, state, federal and Medicare regulatory requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Job description

St. Anthony's Hospice, Inc invites applications for a Home Hospice Case Manager - Registered Nurse in Henderson, KY.

This full-time RN role coordinates care from admission to discharge, builds an individualized Plan of Care, and ensures compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation. The RN Case Manager serves as the primary clinical contact, delivering skilled nursing care, symptom management and patient education while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support