Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, RN

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Completes initial evaluations, consents, and admissions for patients.
• Coordinates patient care for assigned caseload.
• Uses the nursing process to assess and evaluate patient’s status.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Maintains a weekly visit minimum as established by Office Administrator.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice.
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Works closely with patients on a 1-1 level but gets strong support from a patient care team.
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Must have time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e. to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns).
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area.

Qualifications

Exceptional care and service to our patients.

Skills

Knowledge of hospice care principles and practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus monthly bonus opportunities!

Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off with accrual starting on day 1!

401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment

A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member

The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Indianapolis Team Recognized as a Top Workplace - Award-Winning Culture.