Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager (Days) Roanoke VA

Good Samaritan Hospice is the only not-for-profit, community based hospice in the Roanoke and New River Valleys and SML. For 12 years straight, GSH has won gold in the Our Health Senior Living Awards category for hospice. We are seeking a RN Care Manager for our Roanoke location to bring comfort, compassion and quality care to patients and families when they need it most.

As an RN Care Manager, your ability to manage patient care and provide services requires substantial, specialized bedside nursing skills for symptom management, crisis intervention and family education. In addition to excellent written/verbal communication, problem solving, and decision making abilities, the candidate should demonstrate experience with developing and maintaining rapport with patients and families, and the ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team.

Working Conditions:

Primarily works in the patient s residence. Travel to long-term care facilities, hospitals, and area agencies and businesses will be necessary. Travel within the entire Good Samaritan Hospice service area will be necessary. Overnight travel outside of GSH service area may be necessary for continuing education. Employee is at direct risk for exposure to infections and blood borne pathogens.

Requirement description :

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. [REQUIRED]
• Currently licensed to practice nursing by the Virginia State Board of Nursing as verified via Nursys. [REQUIRED][DOCUMENT]
• Two years experience in acute care, home health, hospice, med/surg or geriatric nursing. [REQUIRED]
• Current Virginia driver s license and driving record that meets the standards set forth in current policies. [REQUIRED]

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS (AHA)

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Virginia

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements :
On Call Requirements : Yes