Rn - case manager - home hospice

Job Requirements

Education
Required: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arkansas.

Experience
One year nursing experience. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population, and to a lesser degree the pediatric and adult population. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Physical
Involves being inside and outside. Exposure to temperatures 32 degrees and less and 100 degrees or more, fumes, dust, and noise. Hearing within normal range. Frequent sitting, stooping, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds, carrying up to 35 pounds, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Must have reliable transportation and current driver's license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance. This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Job Summary

Provides and directs the provision of home nursing care based on agency's policy and procedures through the competent application of the nursing process.