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HospiceCare in the Berkshires RN Case Manager in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
JOB DESCRIPTION Has the pandemic caused you to question if nursing is the right career? Join our Team at HospiceCare in the Berkshires and re-discover what it means to be a nurse. Our nurses provide a special way of caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses. Position Summary The RN Case Manager coordinates and administers hospice nursing care for patients, families, and caregivers as part of the Hospice Team. The RN Case Manager is well experienced in nursing with an emphasis on providing care to high acuity/highly complex patients. The RN Case Manager utilizes various members of the Hospice Team and community resources to coordinate and provide services outlined in a plan of care focused on the needs of the patient, family, and caregiving unit. JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience - Minimum of two years experience -- preferably in the ICU/ER - Experience in Hospice Care preferred - Experience in Acute Care setting preferred - Understand hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying Education and Training - Associate degree in Nursing is required - Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing is preferred Licenses, Certification and Registration - Possess and maintain current CPR certification - Current Massachusetts licensure -- Registered Nurse - Valid Driver\'s License, reliable automobile and required insurance - Hospice and Palliative Care Certification beneficial