Case Manager, RN (Full-Time)

Care Partners • Portland, OR

44d • $48 - $64

About The Position

Care Partners is a nonprofit hospice serving patients across the Portland Metropolitan area. The Case Manager, RN plans, coordinates, provides, and documents care for terminally ill patients from admission through discharge. Using physician orders and professional nursing skills, and working with the interdisciplinary team, the Case Manager develops and implements individualized hospice plans of care in accordance with federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and organizational policies and procedures. Care is provided in settings that include private homes, adult foster homes, residential or assisted living care, and nursing facilities.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse license before the first day of employment.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, medical-surgical care, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, valid auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable automobile for travel to patient homes.
• Well-developed critical thinking, patient assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including email, internet use, and keyboarding, and ability to learn medical software for accurate, timely charting.
• Basic Life Support CPR card, or ability to obtain a valid card before patient contact within two weeks of hire.
• Complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking ability.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing assessment, planning, coordination, and care management across patient settings.
• Maintain accurate, current patient records documenting problems, plans, actions, and goals and reflecting changes as they occur.
• Provide nursing care that addresses patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Counsel patients and families on symptom control, medications, nursing care measures, and nutrition.
• Support patients and families in making choices that meet their needs by explaining alternatives and providing support.
• Develop and implement plans of care for patients, families, and caregivers in consultation with interdisciplinary group members.
• Communicate with Care Partners staff and participate as an integral member of the patient care team.
• Visit at the time of death, support families, and assist with final arrangements.
• Educate families, arrange services, order equipment and medications, and obtain physician orders.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, care facilities, and other health care providers to support optimal patient care.

Benefits

• Low-cost employee-only medical, dental, and vision premium choices.
• 100% paid short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
• Access to a Flexible Spending Account.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 403(b) with immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off program.
• Eight paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed