Hospice RN Case Manager

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on our Hospice and earn up to a $25,000 Sign-On Bonus? We're offering an incredible opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated RN Case Manager to join our Guthrie Hospice Vestal team.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with flexibility to create your own daily schedule based on patient load.
• Weekend Rotation: 1-3 weekend shifts (not full weekends) per month.

Why Join Us:

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs: A warm welcome to our team!
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance effective the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Generous PTO Accrual: Start earning experiential paid time off from Day 1.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $12,000 based on distance, making your move easier.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $7,500 annually, starting after just 90 days.
• Large Shift Differentials for Evening, Night & Weekend Shifts earn more for your dedication during these days/times.
• 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching secure your future with our robust retirement plan.
• Consistent Work & Holiday Rotations: Enjoy a great work/life balance.
• Friendly, Supportive, and Diverse Work Family: Be part of a team that feels like home.

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• Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work 2025
• Beckers 150 Top Places to Work 3 consecutive years
• Forbes Best Employers for Women 2025
• Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
• Forbes BestInState Employers (PA)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the interdisciplinary team, the Hospice Nurse works under the general direction of the Hospice Medical Director and the attending Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) in the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the patients comfort at end of life and support the patients families/ primary caregivers. The Hospice RN is responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending LIPs orders, the interdisciplinary plan of care and Guthrie Hospice policies and procedures. Responsible for providing direct supervision of Home Health Aides and or LPNs providing care for Guthrie Hospice.

Education, License & Cert:

• Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in New York.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally associated with an associate degree.
• Baccalaureate Degree and/or Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Certification preferred.
• Education and experience requirements may vary according to the combined background of the individual.
• Requires valid drivers license and reliable vehicle.

Experience:

• One (1) year nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Previous experience with end of life and /or chronic disease management is preferred.
• Experience and skill in supervision desired.

Essential Functions:

1. Assessing the patients and the family/caregivers physical, psychosocial, bereavement, environmental, safety and developmental needs;
2. Developing an individualized plan of care, in conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences;
3. Providing care to patients and families/caregiver through the utilization of interventions and evaluation of outcomes of care;
4. Performing ongoing assessments and revision of the plan of care, with interdisciplinary collaboration, in response to the changing needs of the patient and family/caregiver;
5. Performing comprehensive assessment of pain/symptoms and developing individualized symptom management plan;
6. Anticipating, preventing, and treating undesirable symptoms;
7. Providing support, instruction, and education to the patient/family/caregivers;
8. Documenting nursing assessments, identified problems, measurable goals of care, limitations to provision of care, care interventions and response to care;
9. Coordinating all patient and family/ caregiver services with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other health care providers;
10. Consulting and collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team and others involved with the patients care;
11. Developing the hospice aide plan of care and providing direct and indirect supervision of aide at least every 14 days;
12. Maintaining the dignity of the patient;
13. Recognizing and supporting the patients and family/caregivers spiritual and cultural beliefs;
14. Providing holistic, family centered care across treatment settings to ensure continuity of care;
15. Participating in the hospice programs quality assessment performance improvement program;
16. Assessing the ability of patient and family/caregiver to safely administer medications and perform treatments;
17. Reporting abuse and neglect in accordance with state laws and regulations and Guthrie policy.

Other Duties:

1. It is understood that this description is not intended to be allinclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
2. Daily Travel to and from patient homes and facility is necessary for this position.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $54.12 per hour based on experience.

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