Minimum two years in medical-surgical, community health, or oncology nursing
Proficient in Word and Excel
Valid New York State RN license and driver's license
Experience in an interdisciplinary team setting
Strong communication, listening, and teaching skills
Proficient in clinical data entry
Responsibilities
Conduct physical and psychosocial assessments for end-stage patients
Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
Supervise and train home health aides and personal care workers
Request physician orders for changes in patient care plans
Function in a backup on-call capacity 2-3 times per month
Work during 2-3 holidays per year
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off and holidays
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive work environment focused on patient care
Full Job Description
Req #: 3553 Job ID: 15162 Job Location: Brooklyn, NY Zip Code: 11220 Category: Hospice Nursing Agency: MJHS Hospice & Palliative Care Status: Regular Full-Time Office: Field-based
Salary: $112,000.00 - $135,600.00 per year
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
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.
