Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, DFW

Job overview

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, DFW is an onsite role based in DeSoto, TX, providing nursing care in patients' residences. Compensation is not specified. The role coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, patients, families, and referring agencies. The case manager assesses the effects of terminal illness, develops and documents care plans, and coordinates nursing services to support continuity and quality of hospice care. The role also educates patients and families, directs hospice aides and LPNs/LVNs, and communicates changes in patient needs to physicians and other personnel.

What you'll do

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments
• apply hospice admission and recertification criteria
• develop, implement, and document plans of care
• educate patients and families
• determine service scope and frequency
• perform preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• direct hospice aides and LPNs/LVNs
• document progress
• communicate changes to physicians and team members
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice rn

registered nurse

case management

end-of-life care

patient assessment

care planning

family education

hospice

desoto tx

dfw

horizons hospice

on-call responsibilities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires an accredited nursing diploma or degree, current RN license, and current CPR; two years of clinical RN experience is preferred, with hospice experience preferred.

About the employer

Horizons Hospice is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.