Good Shepherd Hospice
Salina, KS, USA
Overview: Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for a Registered Nurse Case Manager serving patients and their families in Salina and surrounding communities. The RN provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. The RN responds to all phone calls promptly and appropriately, makes patient visits as necessary and completes after hours admissions and deaths as needed. #IND3 Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferred M-F 8am-5pm Responsibilities: Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager. Initiates communication with attending physicians, hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family. Cultivates communication and bereavement skills. Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care. Contacts families of new patient assignment,...