Registered Nurse Rn Hospice Case Manager

Hospice Nurse Case Manager Join our growing, nurse-led hospice with an 80% SNF patient population

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JOB SUMMARY:

Provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to patients with terminal illnesses in home and facility settings. Supports patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey through skilled assessment, symptom management, education, guidance, and emotional support. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary hospice team to develop and implement individualized plans of care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Manages an average caseload of approximately 12 15 patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the state.
• Hospice experience is preferred but not required. RNs with at least one year of nursing experience are encouraged to apply. Experienced nurses who are new to hospice will receive comprehensive hospice training, education, and ongoing support to help them transition successfully into the role.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES needed to be successful in this role:

• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Must make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly.
• Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotinal stability.
• Acceptance and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
• Ability to complete Hospice training program.

TRANSPORTATION:

• Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
• Mileage reimbursed