Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide hospice care in the Defiance County territory. The role involves assessing the needs of hospice patients and families, monitoring patient conditions, communicating changes to physicians and the care team, and supporting patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in carrying out the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. The nurse also provides education on hospice philosophy, pain management, and symptom management across care settings, and offers compassionate support at the time of death while completing bereavement assessments.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospice or home health environment.
Responsibilities
- Assess hospice patients and families to identify physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental needs.
- Monitor patient condition and promptly communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician and care team.
- Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in following the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
- Educate staff in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and other care settings on hospice philosophy, pain management, and symptom management.
- Provide compassionate support at the time of death and complete bereavement assessments for families and caregivers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
- Continuing education opportunities at no cost to employees.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
