Hospice RN - Northern Fairfield County

Job Description

Job Description

RVNAhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager to join our growing hospice team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care and comprehensive case management for individuals receiving hospice services in their homes or care facilities. You will lead the coordination and implementation of individualized care plans in alignment with physician orders and the interdisciplinary team (IDG), ensuring the highest standard of comfort and dignity for patients and their families. This position will cover the area of Northern Fairfield County (such as New Milford, Newtown, Southbury and surrounding towns.)

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Case Management

• Conduct admissions, comprehensive assessments, and regular reassessments of hospice patients.
• Develop, implement, and revise patient-centered care plans in coordination with the IDG and families.
• Deliver direct skilled nursing care and manage end-of-life symptoms in homes, SNFs, ALFs, and hospitals.
• Monitor changes in condition, communicate updates to the care team and physician, and initiate appropriate action.
• Support families with education, dietary guidance, and compassionate end-of-life counseling.

Clinical Oversight & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency policies and Medicare/CHAP standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
• Adhere to HIPAA, infection control standards, and all regulatory and safety protocols.
• Supervise home health aides as part of the patient's care plan.

Team & Community Engagement

• Serve as a supportive resource to patients, caregivers, and team members.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide coverage during evenings or weekends as needed.
• Assist with orientation, training, and mentoring of staff as requested.
• Represent RVNAhealth in the community and with partner organizations in a professional and compassionate manner.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
• Current RN license in the State of Connecticut
• 2+ years of nursing experience; hospice or home health experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively in crisis situations
• Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable with electronic health records and mobile documentation
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within service area
• Current CPR certification
• Must complete RVNAhealth's hospice training program upon hire

Why RVNAhealth?

RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is a twelve-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact .

Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth

RVNAhealth offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 403(b) retirement savings; paid time off and holidays; employer-paid life and disability insurance; wellness and employee assistance programs; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; and additional voluntary benefits. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $101,000 to $109,000 per year and represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.