Hospice RN Case Manager
White River Jct, VT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

RN Case Manager - Hospice

Location: White River Junction, Vermont
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Provide hospice case management focused on pain management and comfort for patients with terminal or chronic illness. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families/caregivers to coordinate and communicate care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and periodically review patient care plans in collaboration with physicians, patients, and caregivers.
• Coordinate care plans through interdisciplinary communication and case conferences.
• Perform ongoing assessments of clinical, functional, and emotional status to identify issues or progress.
• Communicate significant changes to physicians and team members.
• Document evaluations, patient responses, and progress toward goals.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care techniques and end-of-life symptom management.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 2 years of hospice nursing experience, including experience within the last year

Additional Information

• Work offers broad independence within a cohesive interdisciplinary team.
• Emphasis on work/life balance and flexibility.
• Position involves meaningful patient interaction and making a difference in end-of-life care.