Hospice RN Case Manager
About the role
We are hiring a full-time RN Hospice Case Manager to join the Athena Home Health & Hospice team in the Torrington area. This position is on-the-road covering Litchfield County and western Hartford County. Salaried role with weekly pay up to $49 an hour, depending on experience. Shift is Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p. Position is vacant due to relocation.
Responsibilities
- Supervises hospice aides.
- Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
- Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
- Utilizes the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.
- Affirms the nursing process by writing and initiating a plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, participating in revising the plan of care as necessary, and initiating the plan of care and making necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnoses, and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
- Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
- One (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care.
- Active and unencumbered RN license in Connecticut.
- CPR certification.
- Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience & Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting. One (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care. Active and unencumbered RN license in Connecticut. CPR certification. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of hospice care principles and practices.
- Ability to assess and evaluate patient status.
- Proficiency in the nursing process.
- Effective communication and counseling skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Competitive and Weekly Pay.
- Holiday Pay.
- Career Advancement Opportunities.
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program.
- Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:
- Employer Paid Life Insurance.
- 401(k) with Employer Match.
- Vacation and Personal Time.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Pay
Salaried role with weekly pay up to $49 an hour, depending on experience.
Schedule
Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p.
Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members
- Employer Paid Life Insurance.
- 401(k) with Employer Match.
- Vacation and Personal Time.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our agency follows federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.