On-Call Hospice RN Case Manager (Sign-On Bonus)

Ascend Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice is seeking an on-call Hospice RN to manage patient visits, coordinate with the IDT, and provide symptom control and end-of-life care. You will document activities at the point of care and ensure medication administration complies with laws and policies.

You must hold a State Certified RN license and have hospice or home health experience, with the ability to travel within the assigned territory and work independently.

Qualifications

• Must have a State Certified RN license.
• Experience in Hospice or home health care is REQUIRED.
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Available to travel locally within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients during visits or on-call.
• Provides hospice nursing care focused on pain control and symptom management.
• Coordinates care by contacting physicians and hospice staff.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisor about assignments.
• Documents at point of service per agency policy and Medicare rules.
• Administers medications per laws and hospice policies.
• Maintains patient records in accordance with policy.
• Assesses patient and family needs with Medical Director to determine eligibility.
• Completes initial home-care assessment for patients and families.
• Anticipates end-of-life needs and manages symptoms.
• Re-evaluates nursing needs and updates care plans.
• Initiates preventive and palliative nursing procedures.
• Counsels patient and family on end-of-life needs.
• Performs death notes when appropriate.
• Communicates patient needs and changes with physician.
• Coordinates care with IDT members.
• Participates in on-call duties per policy.
• Ensures arrangements for equipment and services.

Skills

Excellent documentation skills

Strong communication skills

Travel locally

Independent work

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Hospice or home health care experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ascend Hospice is seeking an on-call Hospice RN to manage patient visits, coordinate with the IDT, and provide symptom control and end-of-life care. You will document activities at the point of care and ensure medication administration complies with laws and policies.

You must hold a State Certified RN license and have hospice or home health experience, with the ability to travel within the assigned territory and work independently.