Travel Nurse RN - Hospice
Williamston, NC
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Hospice RN – Case Manager

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Schedule: 5x8-hour shifts

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to hospice patients and supportive care to their families.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized hospice plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage assigned patient caseloads and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate updates to attending and hospice physicians.
• Provide physical, psychosocial, emotional, educational, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication administration, wound care, oxygen administration, and end-of-life care.
• Manage pain and symptoms associated with the dying process.
• Supervise and coordinate care provided by LPNs, CNAs, and support staff.
• Conduct routine supervisory visits and evaluate the quality of care provided by team members.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling and prepare assignments for aides.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• May participate in the agency's on-call rotation.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health.
• Hospice knowledge and understanding of end-of-life care.
• Strong patient assessment, documentation, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage patient records and interdisciplinary care plans.
• Reliable transportation for patient visits.

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• Current RN license in state of employment.
• AHA BLS.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and managed care principles.
• Proficiency with computers and nursing assessment tools.