Hospice Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: $10,000 sign on bonus Day 1 Benefits Hiring for all territories: Hartford, Waterbury, Enfield, Middlesex and Meriden Hospice Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager Position Purpose: Provides professional nursing care to the organization's hospice clients as prescribed by the physician, and/or requested by the client/family, and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements, and the organization's policies and procedures. The RN is fully responsible for the client assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, and overall supervision of client care and outcomes, is designated as the case manager for hospice patients. The Hospice RN in collaboration with the physician and other Hospice team members anticipates and manages patient's symptoms, assists in identifying pt/family/caregiver grief/loss issues and assists in implementing the Hospice plan of care. Provides functional support to Hospice Aides and LPN/LVNs as needed. Monday-Friday, 8a-5:00p, weekend/holiday rotation as required Hiring for all territories: Hartford, Waterbury, Enfield, Middlesex and Meriden What You Will Do: Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable Federal. State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as agency policies and procedures and adheres in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. Informs the client/caregiver about the agency, care/services available, client obligation for payment, and other responsibilities and rights, before care is initiated. Accurately explains/understands the Hospice Benefit. Develops and implements an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates realistic, and attainable goals that is also outcome-focused so that the services provided will improve the patient's quality of life and promote dignity. Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other disciplines and services, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided. Utilizes interview, observation and evaluation in assessing clients and applies nursing judgment, consistent with practice standards, in formulating nursing interventions and making recommendations to the physician, client/family and IDT/IDG. Reports changes in client condition as appropriate and in a timely manner, to the client's physician and/or Case Manager/designee, and obtains orders for changes in the plan of treatment to respond to the client's condition. Re-evaluates and updates patient's plan of care based on patient goals and progress towards outcomes. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an approved nursing education program Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut One (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse Hospice home care experience preferred but not required Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work site. Position Highlights and Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance - Day 1 Short and long-term disability 403b with matching contribution Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Comprehensive orientation Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 annually DailyPay Ministry/Facility Information: Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. 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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2024-10-19