Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, RN

Brighton Hospice • Noblesville, IN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) plans, organizes, and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

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.
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis.
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

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.
• Responsible for coordinating patient care for assigned caseload.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• 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.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• 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 optimal comfort care.
• Must complete weekly visit minimum as established by Office Administrator.

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees