Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Bgcarenav; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bgcarenav is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager to deliver compassionate, comprehensive home-based hospice care in Pike County and Phelps. The role requires an active RN license in Kentucky or a Compact state and offers Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm scheduling.

The RN will coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, advocate for patients and families, monitor symptoms, and ensure comfort, safety, and dignity in home settings. Strong communication, autonomy and empathy are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current RN license in Kentucky or via a Compact State Board.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred; new grads considered.
• Strong clinical nursing skills with professionalism in emotional situations.
• Compassionate, patient-centered care with respect for diverse populations.
• CPR certification current.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle meeting state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate hospice care in home settings and coordinate with patients and families.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Monitor symptoms and adjust plans to maximize comfort, safety, and function.
• Advocate for patients and caregivers and support end-of-life goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

RN License

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Pike County and Phelps

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 withstateminimumrequirements.