Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager - Field Position
Job Description
Join us at Spero Hospice, where your passion for nursing meets a supportive and innovative team dedicated to providing compassionate care. As a Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager, you'll play a vital role in our mission by delivering personalized, full-spectrum support to patients and their families during life’s most challenging moments. Your expertise will guide families through hospice care, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort tailored to each individual's unique needs.
In this role, you'll manage patient care plans, collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, and ensure our patients enjoy the highest possible quality of life. You'll benefit from flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities, all within a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and employee growth. At Spero Hospice, we believe in empowering our team to make a meaningful impact every day, honoring the lives of our patients with the dignity and respect they deserve.
$53 - $56 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage comprehensive care plans for hospice patients, ensuring they receive personalized and compassionate support.
- Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
- Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary to maintain optimal comfort and quality of life.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to families, providing guidance and education on hospice care processes and helping them navigate challenging decisions.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to best practices and patient safety protocols.
- Document patient interactions and care activities accurately and promptly in our electronic health records system.
- Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in all aspects of care planning and delivery.
Qualifications:
- Experience in hospice or palliative care, providing compassionate and empathetic support to patients and families.
- Ability to develop and manage comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring holistic care.
- Proven track record of effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.
- Strong communication skills to educate patients and families about the hospice process, fostering understanding and comfort.
- Ability to conduct thorough home visits, assessing patient conditions and making timely care plan adjustments.
- Proficiency in symptom management to ensure patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
- Experience in maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of patient progress and care activities for seamless team communication.
About Company
Spero Hospice is a group of dedicated, hardworking professionals who understand that individuals and families entering hospice care may feel scared, overwhelmed, sad, or unsure. Offering full-spectrum support, including physical, psychological, and spiritual comfort, our team provides an individualized approach to each person that celebrates their unique needs.
Each member of the hospice team works tirelessly to ensure our patients receive comprehensive care, so they have the best possible quality of life during this difficult time. By providing a range of services, our staff ensures the whole person is cared for – both physically and emotionally – as we strive to honor their life as it draws to a close.
