Pediatric RN Case Manager - Fort Worth

Do you wish you could utilize your pediatric nursing skills in a meaningful way and provide compassionate care to children and their families during their end-of-life journey? Come and make your mark with VNA by joining a team of healthcare professionals who have a passionate commitment to those we serve! At VNA, we strive to deliver quality palliative and hospice care and meal deliveries to our patients and clients.

Job Summary :

RN Case Manager in Fort Worth with primary functions to administer nursing care for pediatric patients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient / family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

Reporting Responsibility : Reports to Managing Director of Hospice

• Job Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Experience : One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required, hospice experience preferred. Proof of current CPR. Must be able to read and write English.

Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR. Must be able to read and write English.

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infections diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Must have Hepatitis consent / declination. Must have proof of Tb test.

Physical and Mental Effort :

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient / family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

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