This role focuses on hospice case management for patients receiving end-of-life care, with an emphasis on coordinating and delivering nursing support across the care continuum. Day-to-day work centers on assessing patient needs, managing symptoms, and helping patients and families navigate hospice services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct hospice nursing assessments and monitor changes in patient condition.
- Provide symptom management and comfort-focused care for patients and families.
- Coordinate care plans with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Document visits, assessments, and care interventions in the medical record.
- Communicate patient status and care needs to physicians and other care team members.
- Support families with education, guidance, and care coordination throughout hospice care.
Required
- Current RN licensure.
- Experience in nursing care delivery.
- Ability to work in hospice or end-of-life care settings.