RN-Case Manager

Regional Hospice And Home Care Of W; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Hospice And Home Care Of W is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient care in the community and with Danbury Hospital as needed. You will partner with interdisciplinary team members to ensure compassionate, quality hospice and home health services aligned with our mission and patient/family needs.

The ideal candidate holds CT RN licensure, BSN preferred, and at least 2 years in acute care with hospice/home care experience; case management is strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with CT license; BSN preferred, otherwise based on acute inpatient hospice/palliative care experience.
• Two years as a staff nurse in acute care; at least 1 year in hospice home care.
• Case management experience strongly desired; HPNA/CHPN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all patient care and services for patients and families in the community and with hospital as needed.
• Ensure quality of care provided by Hospice Home Health Aides.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs across care settings.
• Provide nursing process-based assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.

Skills

RN licensure

Hospice care experience

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CT RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Community & Danbury Hospital - CT
Position Type: Full Time
Job Category: Nurse

The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) is responsible for the coordination and management of all patient care and other services for patients and their families in the community and possibly with GIP pts in the hospital as needed. The RNCM is also responsible for the quality of care provided by the Hospice Home Health Aides. The RNCM supports and fosters the philosophy and mission of the organization, focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual and medical/nursing needs of the patient and their family. The RNCM understands the culture of hospice, offering compassionate care to the patient at various stages of their illness. This position will work collaboratively with all interdisciplinary team members, including those in the hospital, to ensure patient and family needs are met. The RNCM will be clinically competent while delivering care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The RNCM will effectively interact with patients, families and other health team members while maintaining all standards of professional nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred, however registered nurses not holding BSN may be considered based on years of acute inpatient experience, including the care and management of hospice and palliative care patients.
• Registered Professional Nurse with active current license in the State of Connecticut
• Two years of recent experience as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting, along with at least 1 year experience in hospice home care.
• Case Management experience strongly desired
• HPNA/CHPN certification preferred.
• Transportation required.