Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)
Ascend Health · Worcester, MA · 4 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$94k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for assisting the Team with On Call/Case Management/Visits to aid in coverage and call outs.
Responsibilities
- Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs
- Regularly re-evaluates the patients nursing needs
- Use assessment data to determine care plan needs
- Collaborate with the entire healthcare team, patient and family, to help direct the work of the team to provide are that is continuous and well-coordinated
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needs
- Initiates appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures
- Communicates with the physician regarding patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition
- Supervises the Hospice Aides
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- State Certified RN license
- Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to travel
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
Pay
Starting Salary $93,600
Schedule
Flexible and personalized scheduling. Great work life balance Monday through Friday. NO OVERNIGHTS OR WEEKENDS.