Registered Nurse; RN Hospice Case Manager

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Discipline Team (IDT) to foster a quality experience in accordance with the patient and family’s care plan and wishes. The RN Case Manager manages symptoms of the patient's disease and re-evaluates effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the care plan as needed. The RN Case Manager plans and manages the nursing component of the hospice caseload.

Location:
Alexandria, VA - homecare

Hours:
Full-time:
Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 pm

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start

The Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager provides, coordinates, teaches and supervises the nursing care of Hospice patients and families/caregivers. The RN Case Manager makes initial and ongoing nursing assessments, judgments and treatment decisions based on patient and family/caregiver needs. The RN Case Manager is responsible for supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Patient Care Volunteers. May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments.

Experience Requirements Must have one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit. Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly desired.

Education Requirements Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. A BSN degree is preferred.

Required Certificates and/or Licenses Must have licensure from the governing body for practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice. Licensure from compact state is acceptable. Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. A CHPN certification is a plus.

Driver's License Must have a driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.