Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Alternate Solutions Health Network · Muncie, IN · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post‑acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Redcrest Hospice – Muncie, IN and surrounding counties.
Schedule
Monday‑Friday | 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM | on‑call rotation as needed only.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the overall care of the patient from beginning to end of life
- Does initial, comprehensive, and ongoing skilled nurse visits for patient and family as determined by plan of care
- Updates all doctor orders in patient chart accordingly
- Notifies doctor of any significant changes of the patient’s condition
- Manages interdisciplinary care as applicable
- Provides end of life care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
- Observes and monitors patient conditions
- Individualizes plan of care and adjusts as needs change
- Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
- Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
- Counsels patient and family on the disease/progression
- Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
- Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co‑workers
- Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating
- Compassionate and caring while working with patients and families
- Oversees and supervis