What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Case Manager (Northern Fairfield County) position at RVNAhealth?
We are currently seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager. This position will cover Northern Fairfield County.
What You'll Do: As a Hospice RN, your mission will be to deliver compassionate and personalized patient care in alignment with physician's orders. Your responsibilities will include:
- Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient. Competently implements care needed for comfort and palliation of symptoms
- Provides direct client care and works closely with case manager in implementing care.
- Performs admission procedure as per RVNAHealth policies using electronic health record in a timely manner with accurate documentation. Develops a plan of care consistent with the physician's plan of treatment and patient/ family wishes.
- Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, ALF, hospital contract bed or personal residence.
- Provides dietary counseling.
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient, family members and facility staff about providing care for the client.
Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
- A minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical, oncology , Critical Care, ED or labor and delivery nursing. Home Health Care and/or Hospice experience preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
- Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgements.
- Able to drive in all types of weather.
Why RVNAhealth?
RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is an eleven-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.
Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
- Paid time off
- Personal Wellness Days
- A supportive and employee-centric culture
- Comprehensive orientation
- Career path
- Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Work-life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities
RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.
