Hospice Nurse RN SLC

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Home Health/Hospice Case Manager

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking for meaningful work where you can truly make a difference in the lives of your patients? Do you value a healthy work/life balance and the flexibility of a schedule that works for you?

If so, we’d love to have you join our team!

Dignity Home Health and Hospice is growing, and we’re seeking a Home Health/Hospice RN Case Manager who is passionate about delivering exceptional, compassionate care and building meaningful relationships with patients and their families.

Previous home health or hospice experience is preferred, but we’re willing to train the right candidate who brings the right attitude, compassion, and commitment to patient care.

Come be part of a team where the work you do matters.

Location: Salt Lake, Utah (Area)

RN Case Manager Requirements:

• Self-motivated and dependable
• Strong clinical skills using critical thinking and reasoning
• Compassionate and caring
• Detail and deadline oriented
• High ethical standards
• Works well with others and as a team member
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Reliable transportation

Position Description

The RN Case Manager is an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, working collaboratively to address the physical, medical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

In this role, the RN coordinates all aspects of patient care, including ongoing assessments of the patient, family, and caregivers, while ensuring the individualized interdisciplinary plan of care is effectively implemented and updated as needs change.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Nursing

• Plan, coordinate, and provide compassionate hospice care in accordance with each patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Collaborate closely with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive needs are addressed.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director when adjustments to orders or the plan of care are needed.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Develop, coordinate, and update individualized care plans based on the patient’s changing needs.

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
• Keep patient care plans current and reflective of the patient’s condition and needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and case conferences.
• Attend bi-weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to promote continuity and coordination of care.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families about the hospice philosophy, plan of care, disease progression, and the dying process.
• Offer compassionate guidance and support as patients and families navigate healthcare decisions.
• Obtain and document relevant medical histories from patients and/or family members, particularly information related to the patient’s current condition.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, caregivers, and referral partners.

Resources & Communication

• Identify and coordinate appropriate resources and referrals, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy services, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and other specialized services.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and members of the care team.
• Provide thorough written and verbal reports to support continuity of care.

Technology

• Utilize electronic health records (EHR), email, computers, and mobile/cell phone technology as required to document, communicate, and coordinate patient care.

Schedule:

Full-Time flexible; Monday- Friday expected; 8-5 flexible

On-call not required, unless desired (we have a seperate on-call team)

Pay:

DOE

Licenses Required:

• Active Utah RN license
• Current CPR certificate
• Valid Utah driver license with car insurance

Dignity Home Health & Hospice provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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