What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Nurse Care Manager position at Caretenders Hospice?
At Caretenders Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve.
As a Hospice RN, you will develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert, being valued and respected by patients and their families. You will also enjoy employee-focused wellness and support programs, incredible team support, and empathetic leadership.
The Registered Nurse Case Manager assumes full nursing responsibility for delivering the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluating personal and professional performance to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Adhering to and supporting policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice to ensure quality patient care.
- Assumes full nursing responsibility for delivering the Plan of Care for each hospice patient.
- Continuously evaluates personal and professional performance to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.
- Adheres to and supports policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice to ensure quality patient care.
- Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care in a cost-effective manner without compromising quality.
- Develops the patient's Plan of Care in collaboration with other professionals and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
