RN - CASE MANAGER - HOME HOSPICE

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for home nursing care. The role requires a current AR RN license, at least one year of nursing experience, and ability to care for geriatric patients, with strong assessment and communication skills.

The position involves day shifts (8-4:30) on weekdays with some call, emphasizing patient-centered care and adherence to agency policies and procedures in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Arkansas.
• One year nursing experience required.
• Experience with geriatric care and life-span development.
• Ability to assess patient data and determine age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct home nursing care per agency policy and procedures.
• Apply the nursing process to patient care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Geriatric care

Assessment skills

Communication with patients

Education

RN license (Arkansas)

Job description

Full Time , Day Shift , 8-4:30 M-F with some call.

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arkansas.

Experience

One year nursing experience. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primary the geriatric population, and to lesser degree the pediatric and adult population. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Physical

Involves being inside and outside. Exposure to temperatures 32 degrees and less and 100 degrees or more, fumes, dust, and noise. Hearing within normal range. Frequent sitting, stooping, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds, carrying up to 35 pounds, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Must have reliable transportation and current drivers license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance.

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides and directs the provision of home nursing care based on agencies policy and procedures through the competent application of the nursing process.