Afterhours RN Care Manager provides compassionate hospice care during off-hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver skilled nursing care for hospice patients
- Triage urgent calls, assess needs, and perform patient visits as required
- Manage and treat symptoms using individualized care plans
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
- Educate and support patients and families; ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life
- Respond promptly to crises and coordinate with on-call physicians
- Document accurately in the EMR and maintain clear clinical communication
- Uphold hospice standards and represent organizational values in patient interactions
Qualifications & Skills:
- RN licensure
- Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and triage skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, documentation, and crisis response capabilities
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to end-of-life care