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

 

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

 

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

 

Required Certificates and/or LicensesMust 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.