Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional on-call Location: Knott County Position Summary: The Hospice RN Case Manager delivers compassionate and comprehensive health care services to Hospice patients in a home care setting, or wherever the patient calls home. Home care settings may consist of a private residence, skilled nursing facility, personal care home, and/or other interim living arrangements. The Hospice RN Case Manager’s goal for excellent patient care standards begins with active listening to create and implement a holistic plan of care based on the patient’s goals and preferences. The Hospice RN Case Manager serves as the patient advocate to support, guide, and coordinate care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate Hospice Care. The plan of care will include managing symptoms through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for optimal comfort, functionality, and safety. Frequent monitoring and follow-up are required to evaluate the efficacy of treatments, plans of care, and to offer emotional support to both the patient and the caregiver. A Registered Nurse in this position will have strong communication skills, the competence to work autonomously, professionalism to work within an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to provide care with empathy. This position offers ongoing opportunities to make a significant and rewarding difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time. Position Qualifications: • Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing. • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or through a participating Compact State Board of Nursing. • Minimum of one (1) year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered. • Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills and the ability to maintain professionalism during emotionally challenging situations. • Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while serving diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity. • Adheres to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice. • Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying. • Maintains current CPR certification. • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.