Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

As a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager at Compassus, your primary responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating care among a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity for your patients. You'll also spend time educating families and caregivers, helping them navigate the complexities of hospice care while fostering trust and compassion in every interaction.

To qualify for the Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager position at Compassus, you must hold a valid RN license in Georgia and have at least two years of nursing experience, with a strong preference for candidates with hospice experience. Additionally, a current driver's license and CPR/BCLS certification are essential for this role.

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package for its Hospice Registered Nurse Case Managers, including competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous Paid Time Off plan, wellness reimbursements, and a 401(k) with company matching. We also provide continuing education opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive corporate culture that values work-life balance.

At Compassus, we believe in fostering the professional growth of our Hospice Registered Nurse Case Managers. We provide access to leadership pathways, mentorship programs, and personalized professional development opportunities to help you advance in your career and achieve your long-term goals.

Compassus prides itself on creating a culture of belonging and inclusivity. As a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, you'll work in an environment that values every individual, supports diverse perspectives, and encourages you to be your authentic self. We believe that a strong team is essential to providing the best care for our patients and their families.

When answering this question, highlight any relevant hospice experience, the types of patients you have cared for, and specific duties you performed. Discuss how you approached patient care with compassion and empathy, and how this experience has shaped your nursing philosophy.

Demonstrate your communication skills by describing a specific instance where you had to deliver difficult news. Discuss how you approached the conversation with sensitivity and respect, and the techniques you used to ensure that the family felt supported while coming to terms with the situation.

In your response, illustrate your time management skills and discuss the methods you use to prioritize tasks based on urgency and patient need. Mention any tools or systems you utilize to keep organized and ensure that no important care tasks are overlooked.

Share your approach to establishing trust, such as actively listening, showing empathy, and being transparent in communication. Provide examples of how you have successfully built rapport with patients and their families to enhance their overall care experience.

Discuss your approach to teamwork by highlighting your experience working with different healthcare professionals. Explain how effective communication and collaboration contribute to delivering the best patient outcomes, and provide examples of successful teamwork in your previous roles.

Express your passion for making a difference in patients’ lives. Discuss specific aspects of hospice care that you find fulfilling, such as being able to provide comfort, support end-of-life wishes, and facilitate meaningful moments for patients and their families.

Identify your techniques for self-care and stress management while working in high-pressure environments. You might discuss the importance of teamwork, maintaining work-life balance, or using mindfulness practices to remain calm and focused during challenging times.

Address this question with honesty while demonstrating accountability. Discuss what the mistake was, how you addressed it, what you learned from the experience, and how it transformed your practice to prevent future errors and improve patient safety.

Share your personal motivations for choosing hospice care, such as a desire to support patients in their final stages of life, to honor their wishes, and to ensure dignity in their care. Your passion and commitment to compassionate care should shine through in your answer.

Describe your approach to dealing with resistant family members by outlining your communication strategy. Emphasize the importance of empathetic listening, providing education on hospice benefits, and addressing concerns to foster understanding and cooperation in the care process.