Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager to deliver compassionate home-based hospice care across service areas in Kentucky. The role focuses on creating holistic care plans based on patient goals, coordinating with families and an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring comfort and safety in home settings.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse in Kentucky, with strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work autonomously in emotionally challenging

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse in Kentucky
• Active CPR certification
• Minimum of one year nursing experience; new graduates considered
• Demonstrates compassionate, patient-centered hospice care
• Valid driver license with insured vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice nursing care in home settings
• Develop and implement holistic care plans
• Coordinate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
• Monitor symptoms and adjust plans as needed
• Offer emotional support to patients and caregivers
• Ensure safety and comfort for patients

Skills

Strong communication skills

Autonomous working

Empathy

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, occasional on-call required

Location: Whitley, Laurel, Clay, Knox, Bell, Harlan Counties

Position Summary:
The Hospice RN Case Managerdeliverscompassionate and comprehensive health care services to Hospice patients in a home care setting,orwhereverthe patient calls home.Home care settingsmayconsist ofa private residence, skilled nursing facility, personal care home, and/or other interim livingarrangements.The Hospice RN Case Manager’sgoal for excellentpatient care standardsbegins with active listening to create and implement a holistic plan of care based on the patient’s goals andpreferences.The Hospice RN Case Manager serves as the patient advocate to support, guide, and coordinate care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate Hospice Care.The plan of care will include managing symptoms throughpharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions foroptimalcomfort, functionality, and safety. Frequent monitoring and follow-up arerequiredto evaluate the efficacy of treatments, plans of care, and to offer emotional support to both the patient and the caregiver. A Registered Nurse in this position will havestrong communicationskills, the competence to work autonomously, professionalism to work within an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to provide care with empathy. This position offers ongoingopportunitiesto make a significant and rewarding difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduateof an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered NursethroughtheKentucky Board of Nursingor through a participating CompactStateBoard of Nursing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.
• Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills and the ability tomaintainprofessionalism during emotionally challenging situations.
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while serving diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Adheres to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that isinsuredin accordance with stateminimumrequirements.