Hospice RN
Hospice RN Case Manager
Journey Hospice offers a rewarding and fulfilling position for a full-time RN Case Manager covering a caseload in Downingtown, PA.
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Adequate work-life balance
Responsibilities
Oversees primary caseload of Hospice patients and provides skilled professional nursing care to them, their families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards, and agency policies and procedures.
- Initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment
- Reassessment of nursing needs
- Collaborates with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop the plan of care
- Implements the plan of care
- Reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient’s nursing needs
- Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home
- Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred
- PA RN Licensure by the PA State Board of Nursing in good standing
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with PA state requirements
Skills
- Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor
- Communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and all others
- Optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members
- Support the mission and vision of LSMNJ
Experience
- One (1) year general nursing preferred
- Current hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience
- Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting
- Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying
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About the Role
Journey Hospice is a cohesive company that truly values its employees. The company practices its mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day-to-day basis. Employees feel they are part of a family who loves and cares about their fellow peers.
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