Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Bgcarenav; Cynthiana (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Bgcarenav in Harrison County, KY is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager to deliver compassionate, comprehensive health care to hospice patients in home settings, including private residences and skilled facilities. You will develop and implement a holistic plan of care aligned with patient goals.

The role emphasizes active listening, autonomy within an interdisciplinary team, and guiding families through hospice care, with on-call rotations and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as an RN in Kentucky or a participating Compact State.
• Minimum of one year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.
• Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills and professionalism 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, insured as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hospice nursing care to patients in home and other settings.
• Create and implement a holistic plan of care based on patient goals and preferences.
• Act as patient advocate, coordinating care for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Frequent monitoring and follow-up to evaluate treatments and provide emotional support.

Skills

Active listening

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Autonomy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient advocacy

Cultural sensitivity

Education

RN degree

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. with occasional rotation in on-call schedule.

Location: Harrison County

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 Nursethrough the Kentucky 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 to maintainprofessionalism 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 isinsured in accordance with statutory minimum requirements.