Hospice Nurse - RN Case Manager

Transitions Hospice - Illinois•Rockford, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support. As a Transitions Care RN Case Manager, you will plan, organize, and direct hospice care. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the patient and families within their homes and communities. Case Managers will travel locally.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Registered Nurse licensed in the State.

Nice To Haves

One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes an ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.