RN - Hospice

Cynet HealthStaff; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN Care Manager for hospice in California to provide comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients. You will manage a caseload and develop individualized care plans, delivering skilled nursing interventions and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

This 13-week, day-shift assignment requires an RN license in California, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Five years hospice nursing experience preferred
• RN licensure in the state of practice required
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Valid Driver's License, automobile insurance and reliable vehicle
• Vaccinations as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 12–18 patients with ongoing assessments and updated care plans
• Provide skilled nursing interventions including medication management, wound and symptom care
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families and deliver emotional support and crisis intervention as needed
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid/state regulations
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise care plans
• Contribute to on-call rotation and after-hours patient needs

Skills

Hospice care

Care management

RN experience

Education

RN licensure

Job description

RN - Hospice

Profession: RN

Specialty: Care Manager, Hospice

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Five years' hospice nursing experience preferred

License: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice required

Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Must-Have: Valid Driver's License, current automobile insurance, and a reliable automobile

Description:Our home health and hospice agencies serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care.We are seeking an experienced RN Care Manager to provide comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.This role involves managing a caseload of patients while conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.The RN will provide skilled nursing interventions to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.You will serve as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.Effective communication and continuity of care are essential components of this role.Responsibilities include handling symptom management, medication administration, and patient and family education.You will coordinate with physicians and support staff to ensure ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness.A key function is to conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' needs to update care plans accordingly.Additionally, the RN will deliver skilled nursing care including medication management, pain and symptom control, and wound care.Providing emotional support and crisis intervention to patients and families as needed is also part of the job.You will manage a typical caseload of 12-18 patients while ensuring continuity of care.Regular communication with team members is crucial for success in this position.Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise care plans is expected.You must maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.Ensuring compliance with all Medicare, Medicaid, and state/federal regulations is mandatory.Participation in the on-call rotation and prompt response to after-hours patient needs are required.Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment.