Our health center is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to help coordinate care for our hospice and palliative patients. The ideal candidate will have a background in hospice and palliative care, and will enjoy the opportunity to combine nursing and customer service skills. Our Registered Nurse Case Manager must be comfortable handling end-of-life conversations with patients and their families, have a love of helping others, and have strong communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Confer with patients and their families about treatment plan, pain management, and discharge planning decisions.
- Work directly with the physicians to coordinate care.
- Maintain a complete patient record and medication administration record.
- Understand the legal and ethical issues involved in hospice and palliative care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Talk with patients about their concerns.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $62.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person