Hospice Field RN Case Manager

Responsibilities

The RN Case Manager is responsible for performing physical and psychosocial assessments for patients at the end-stage of life. Develops and implements a nursing plan of care and makes recommendations for care based on patients' needs. Supervises, trains and evaluates home health aides, homemakers and personal care workers in patients' homes. Requests written orders from physicians for changes in the patient plan of care as needed.

The schedule includes functioning in a backup On Call capacity 2-3 times per month and 2-3 holidays per year.

Qualifications

Associates/Diploma from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred
At least two years experience in medical-surgical, community health, and/or oncology nursing preferred
Proficiency with Word and Excel preferred
New York State RN licensure and valid NYS driver's license required
Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment
Effective communication, listening and teaching skills
Ability to input clinical data proficiently.