Job Description

RN Case Manager – Hospice

Full Time, Days

Why work as an RN at the Dartmouth Health Home Care?

• You experience satisfying and challenging work that makes a difference, every day.
• You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.
• You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team.
• You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
• You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Benefits include:

• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Clinical CEUs
• Online LinkedIn Learning
• Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system

Locations:

Responsibilities

Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join the Dartmouth Health Home Care, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

Hospice RN Case Managersat the DHHC focus on providing pain management and comfort for patients with terminal or chronic illness, as well as communicate and coordinate care needs with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and their families/caregivers.

The RN Case Manager:

· Develops a care plan in collaboration with the patient's physician, the patient, and their family, or the primary caregivers upon admission. Periodically reviews the patient care plan and recertifies the patient care plan as appropriate.

• • Coordinate the patient's care plan through interdisciplinary communication and case conferences, as appropriate.
  • Provide ongoing assessment of the patient's clinical, functional, and emotional status to identify problems and/or progress toward desired goals. Communicate significant changes to the patient's physician and DHHC colleagues.
  • Document evaluations, patient response, and progress towards goals.
  • Teach the patient and caregiver care techniques and end-of-life symptom management as appropriate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Medical/Surgical/Oncology nursing and/or hospice care experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years’ general experience in a supervised nursing setting recommended.
• Hospice/Homecare experience preferred.
• Certified in Hospice/Palliative Care Nursing desirable.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Unencumbered RN license in VT and NH or compact.
• Driver’s license, minimum requirements on car insurance, and a clean driving record