Minimum two years in medical-surgical, community health, or oncology nursing
Proficient in Word and Excel
Valid NYS RN license and driver's license
Experience in interdisciplinary team environments
Strong communication, listening, and teaching skills
Proficient in inputting clinical data
Responsibilities
Conduct physical and psychosocial assessments for terminal patients
Develop and implement nursing care plans based on patient needs
Supervise and evaluate home health aides and personal care workers
Request physician orders for changes in patient care as necessary
Participate in backup On Call duties 2-3 times monthly and during holidays
Benefits
Sign-on bonuses or student loan assistance for clinical staff
Free online RN to BSN and MSN programs
Tuition reimbursement for all employees
Dependent tuition reimbursement for clinical staff
Generous paid time off including birthdays
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage for families
Two retirement plans: 403(b) and employer-paid pension
Flexible spending options
Participation in the Federal Government's Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Full Job Description
Overview
Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a broad range of services in facilities and the community to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end-of- life care.
Responsibilities
The RN Case Manager is responsible for performing physical and psychosocial assessments for patients at the end-stage of life. Develops and implements a nursing plan of care and makes recommendations for care based on patients' needs. Supervises, trains and evaluates home health aides, homemakers and personal care workers in patients' homes. Requests written orders from physicians for changes in the patient plan of care as needed.
The schedule includes functioning in a backup On Call capacity 2-3 times per month and 2-3 holidays per year.
Qualifications
Associates/Diploma from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred
At least two years experience in medical-surgical, community health, and/or oncology nursing preferred
Proficiency with Word and Excel preferred
New York State RN licensure and valid NYS driver's license required
Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment
Effective communication, listening and teaching skills
Ability to input clinical data proficiently
MinUSD $112,000.00/Yr.
MaxUSD $135,600.00/Yr.
About Metropolitan Jewish Health System
Metropolitan Jewish Health System is a non-profit organization that provides health care services to seniors and individuals with chronic illnesses in the New York City area. The organization was founded in 1907 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of home health care, hospice care, and long-term care in the region. Metropolitan Jewish Health System's services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care, and social work. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and their families. Metropolitan Jewish Health System is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
