Hospice RN Case Manager — Per Diem

Ascend Health; Glen Allen, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ascend Hospice is seeking an RN Case Manager on a per diem basis to support on-call, case management, and field visits. This role involves initial patient assessments, ongoing re-evaluations, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure continuous, coordinated care.

The ideal candidate holds a State RN license with at least two years of nursing experience, hospice experience preferred, and must have a valid driver\'s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be a State Certified RN
• 2 years' nursing experience; hospice experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to travel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs
• Regularly re-evaluate the patient\'s nursing needs
• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient and family, to direct care and maintain continuous, well-coordinated service
• Counsel patient and family in meeting end-of-life needs
• Initiate appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures
• Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs and changes in condition
• Supervise the Hospice Aides

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hospice experience

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ascend Hospice is seeking an RN Case Manager on a per diem basis to support on-call, case management, and field visits. This role involves initial patient assessments, ongoing re-evaluations, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure continuous, coordinated care.

The ideal candidate holds a State RN license with at least two years of nursing experience, hospice experience preferred, and must have a valid driver\'s license with reliable transportation.