RN Case Manager

Anchor Health; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments, develop and adjust care plans, and administer treatments in home hospice settings.

The role requires an active California RN license, CPR certification, and strong observation and communication skills, with preferred experience in home care or hospice nursing. A valid CA driver license and reliable vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in California.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Minimum experience: RN with 1 year in last 3 years or 2+ years in public, home care, or hospice nursing; BSN acceptable.
• Valid CA driver's license with insured automobile in good standing.
• Excellent observation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, comprehensive patient and family assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Provide comprehensive physical assessment and medical history.
• Conduct home visits and evaluate patient status.
• Initiate and revise the plan of care as patient needs change.
• Develop care plans with nursing diagnoses and family involvement.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group Meetings.
• Complete and submit accurate clinical notes on patient condition and care.
• Supervise ancillary staff and delegate tasks as required.

Skills

CPR certification

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

Duties of Hospice Registered Nurse Include:

• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
• Conducts home visits and assesses/evaluates patient's status.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group Meetings.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in California
• Current CPR Certificate
• Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three years OR (b) have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and current RN license. Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public, home care, or hospice nursing.
• Must have a valid CA driver license and an automobile that is insured in accordance with the requirements of state of California and is in good working order.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills and nursing skills per competency checklist.

Job Types: Full-time