Looking for an position that will challenge and encourage you to think outside the box? Look no further!!!!! Victoria Hospice Services is seeking RN's who are willing to grab their nurse bag and care for our patients and family members. We believe we are only as GOOD as the last patient we touch.
Victoria Hospice Services is seeking a full time hospice case manager who is a registered nurse (RN). They are responsible for overseeing the care of our hospice patients who reside in the Orange County/Los Angeles area.
Hospice nurses have been specially trained in specific fields such as evaluating and caring for terminally ill patients. They are also trained on how to deal with the family or caregivers of the patient. Dealing with concerned loved ones can often be difficult, and such training helps the nurses relate and communicate. Additionally, the hospice case manager nurse is an responsible recognizing and evaluating symptoms. They work closely with the hospice physician to treat distressing symptoms and improve patient comfort.
Duties
A hospice case manager nurse educates families and caregivers of the patient on recognizing potential symptoms and providing safe and competent care for the patient. They offer emotional and practical support for both the patient and their family or caregivers.
Other skills are also necessary for a hospice case manager nurse. The case manager nurse must have excellent communication skills. They have to be able to express their exact thoughts, ideas, and feelings, and they have to do so in a manner that is helpful and comforting to the patient and the family and friends of the patient. Communication is a centrally important aspect of the hospice process, good communication skills are a must for case manager nurses.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- RN License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Orange, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road