A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Overview $5,000 Sign on Bonus! Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care. Join our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illness. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love. What You'll Do as a Hospice RN /
RN Case Manager:
+ Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. + Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient's individualized Plan of Care-in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home. + Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed. + Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team-including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others-to build and refine personalized care plans. + Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well-offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. + Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance. + Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. + Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards. + Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient. + Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as: Medication administration Hospice philosophy and services Symptom and pain management End-of-life processes and expectations Essential Functions Job Responsibilities + Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate. + Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care. + Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification. + Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners. + Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
