Hospice RN Case Manager - Home Care Advocate

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Pikeville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bluegrass Care Navigators’ Hospice Team member delivers compassionate, comprehensive health care to hospice patients in home care settings, including private residences, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.

The Hospice RN Case Manager serves as the patient advocate, coordinating care for patients, families, and caregivers to align with goals and preferences, while monitoring symptoms and comfort levels.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Kentucky or through a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• Maintains current CPR certification and demonstrates professionalism in challenging situations.
• Understands hospice philosophy and principles of death and dying.

Aufgaben

• Deliver compassionate, comprehensive health care services to hospice patients in a home care setting.
• Create and implement holistic care plans based on the patient’s goals and preferences.
• Act as the patient advocate to support, guide, and coordinate care for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Manage symptoms through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for optimal comfort and safety.
• Provide emotional support to both the patient and caregiver and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication

Autonomy

Cultural sensitivity

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse license (Kentucky or Compact State)

Jobbeschreibung

Bluegrass Care Navigators’ Hospice Team member delivers compassionate, comprehensive health care to hospice patients in home care settings, including private residences, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.

The Hospice RN Case Manager serves as the patient advocate, coordinating care for patients, families, and caregivers to align with goals and preferences, while monitoring symptoms and comfort levels.