Hospice RN Case Manager II (Union S-RN)

Compassus•Lorain, OH

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager coordinates care for an assigned caseload of hospice patients and families, supporting quality and safe patient care in alignment with Compassus’s philosophy, values, and goals. The role models Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence; promotes positive working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders; and upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct. The position reports to the Clinical Manager. The RN Case Manager assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care; maintains written plans of care and patient records; educates patients and families about the end-of-life process; and coordinates with physicians, team members, caregivers, volunteers, and community services. The role also participates in care conferences, education, performance improvement, and required meetings, and performs rotating and/or mandatory on-call triage duties. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week collective bargaining unit position. The role involves regular standing and walking, manual dexterity, and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds. It also includes expected exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical of a healthcare setting, with routine use of standard clinical medical equipment and tools.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Registered Nursing.
At least two years of experience in Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Hospice, or community health nursing.
Current registration in the State of Ohio.
Obtain and maintain BLS/CPR recertification.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to understand and embrace the integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.
Ability to perform regular standing and walking, use manual dexterity, and lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity including close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and implement written nursing plans of care for assigned patients and families to address identified needs and ensure continuity of care.
Assist team members and volunteers in planning care for the physical, emotional, spiritual, and other needs of patients and families.
Provide nursing care through assessment, evaluation, planning, and counseling of patients and families.
Teach, supervise, and evaluate care provided by volunteers, home health aides, and primary caregivers.
Reassess patient and family needs at scheduled intervals and modify plans of care based on changing needs and team input, consistent with protocols and suggested orders.
Consult with patients’ physicians as needed and provide regular updates about patient conditions and care needs.
Provide written summaries of patient care when patients are admitted to extended or acute care facilities to support continuity of care.
Prepare and educate patients and families about the end-of-life process.
Maintain patient care management records in accordance with company policy, guidelines, and nursing practice standards.
Serve as a consultant to other professionals and volunteers when requested or needed.
Coordinate and facilitate care using existing agencies and services, such as laboratory services, pharmacies, and transportation.
Serve as a resource to other nurses in planning or presenting patient care conferences.
Plan and participate in in-services and continuing education programs.
Attend and actively participate in required meetings.
Identify personal and educational needs and maintain professional currency through workshops, seminars, self-study, and other means.
Identify educational needs and ensure the necessary knowledge base is present before implementing care.
Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement indicators for assigned programs.
Address performance indices that are out of compliance.
Perform triage and on-call duties on a rotating and/or mandatory basis.
Perform other duties as assigned by Hospice Clinical Leadership.