Hospice RN Patient Care Manager

Are you a compassionate and experienced RN looking to take the next step in your career Join us in the beautiful community of Cottonwood as a Hospice RN Patient Care Manager! This rewarding opportunity allows you to lead a dedicated team providing exceptional care and support to patients and their families during a critical time in their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients physical emotional and psychosocial needs.

  • Develop implement and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

  • Monitor and evaluate patient conditions adjusting care plans as needed to manage symptoms and ensure comfort.

• Symptom Management:

  • Administer medications and treatments to alleviate pain and manage symptoms such as nausea respiratory distress or anxiety.

  • Educate patients and families on symptom management techniques and medication use.

  • Respond promptly to changes in patient condition coordinating with physicians and other team members for interventions.

• Coordination of Care:

  • Act as the primary liaison between patients families and the hospice team including physicians social workers chaplains and aides.

  • Coordinate scheduling of visits and services ensuring timely delivery of care.

  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and alignment with the patients goals and preferences.

• Patient and Family Support:

  • Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families addressing fears concerns and end-of-life planning.

  • Educate families on the dying process caregiving techniques and available hospice resources.

  • Assist with advance care planning including advance directives and funeral arrangements as needed.

• Documentation and Compliance:

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments care plans interventions and communications in accordance with regulatory standards and agency policies.

  • Ensure compliance with Medicare Medicaid and other regulatory requirements for hospice care.

  • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

  • Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.

  • Collaborate with hospice aides volunteers and other team members to provide holistic care.

  • Advocate for patients needs and preferences within the team.

Qualifications

• Education and Licensure:

  • Associate or Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).

  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

  • Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) preferred or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience preferably in hospice palliative care or a related field (e.g. oncology geriatrics).

  • Experience in case management or care coordination is a plus.

• Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and families.

  • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload with strong organizational skills.

  • Compassionate empathetic and culturally sensitive approach to care.

  • Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and documentation.