Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice

Buckeye Hospice Care is looking for an Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to be part of our team. The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing Hospice Care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled nurse with experience providing hospice care wherever the patient calls home. The ideal candidate will be able to triage situations effectively, assess patient needs, and respond appropriately to ensure comfort and continuity of care.

RN Responsibilities:

• Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met
• Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis
• Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed
• Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care
• Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients' condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care
• Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed
• Submit complete, accurate, and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner
• Submit patient schedule weekly
• Participate in IDG and case conferences
• Discuss with the supervisor if IDG determines that the patient would benefit from contracted services
• Take responsibility for ensuring patients' plans of care are kept current
• Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need
• Actively participates in QAPI meetings and activities
• Participate in staff development meetings
• Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and/or individual research and reading
• Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care, and offers guidance with healthcare decisions

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed by the state of Ohio. Must have no exceptions to RN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for the state.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order
• Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes
• Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving skills
• One year of RN experience. Hospice experience is required.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbal and in writing.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others and maintain commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.