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 environment
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
Make care recommendations based on patient needs
Supervise and train home health aides and personal care workers
Request physician orders for changes in patient care plans
Participate in backup On Call duties 2-3 times monthly and on holidays
Benefits
Comprehensive hospice and palliative care services
Supportive team environment
Opportunities for professional development
Flexible scheduling options
Engagement in meaningful patient care
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
Min
USD $112,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $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.
