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Hospice Registered Nurse – Case Manager
Well Care Health. Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients, focusing on pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing skilled nursing care, including pain management and symptom relief, while developing and managing individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Possesses strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills essential for effective patient and family support in hospice settings.
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Registered Nurse (RN) LicensePalliative Care PrinciplesClinical Assessment SkillsCare CoordinationBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification
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Hard Skills
Patient Care PlanningClinical DocumentationSymptom ManagementPain ManagementComprehensive Patient AssessmentsCritical ThinkingEmotional SupportInterdisciplinary CollaborationCoping Strategies EducationEnd-of-Life Care
Soft Skills
CompassionEmotional IntelligenceProfessionalismCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Medical RecordsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsTabletsSmartphones
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification
Industry Keywords
Hospice CarePalliative CarePatient Caseload ManagementInterdisciplinary TeamHealthcare Facilities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients, focusing on pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support
- Manage a caseload of patients, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate care with the hospice team
- Educate patients and families about the hospice process, end-of-life care, and coping strategies
- Assess patient needs regularly, report changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly
- Offer emotional support to families and provide guidance throughout the hospice journey
- Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing nursing assessments of patients and family/caregiver needs
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, incorporating evidence-based palliative nursing interventions
- Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the established plan of care while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life
- Assess, monitor, and manage pain and other symptoms through clinical interventions and collaboration with the hospice physician
- Communicate patient status, changes in condition, and response to treatment with attending physicians and hospice medical directors, obtaining physician orders as appropriate
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, symptom management, safety, and the end-of-life process
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, therapists, volunteers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care planning and coordination
- Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, accountability, and respect in all interactions
- Support and uphold the organization's mission, vision, and values while delivering exceptional hospice care
- Travel between patient homes and healthcare facilities within the assigned territory
- Participate in an on-call rotation, weekends, and holidays as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina and/or multistate license
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
- Valid North Carolina driver's license
- Reliable transportation with current automobile insurance meeting state requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Experience developing and managing individualized patient care plans
- Ability to work independently while effectively managing a patient caseload
- Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Strong understanding of hospice philosophy and palliative care principles
- Exceptional assessment, clinical decision-making, and care coordination skills
- Ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence, compassion, and professionalism when supporting patients and families through end-of-life care
- Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and electronic medical records for documentation and communication
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with changing patient needs, census, and service territories
- Ability to prioritize multiple patient visits while maintaining quality, compassionate care
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and assist patients as needed throughout the workday
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area to provide in-home patient care
- Visual acuity and observational skills necessary to perform comprehensive patient assessments
- Exposure to infectious diseases and other healthcare-related hazards consistent with patient care
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- 401k with matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continued opportunities for growth and development