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 patient’s 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 Bachelor’s 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.