Hospice RN

Hospice RN Case Manager - per diem up to $49 an hour

As a vital member of our Athena Home Health & Hospice care team, you will plan, organize, and direct hospice care services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hospice aides and provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process
• Complete comprehensive assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs and provide regular re-evaluations
• Develop and implement care plans that establish goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporate palliative nursing actions
• Counsel patients and families in meeting nursing and related needs, and provide health care instructions as appropriate
• Act as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor, assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care
• Active and unencumbered RN license in Connecticut
• CPR certification
• Bachelor's degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our agency follows federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.