Hospice RN Case Manager

Dover Hospice•Glen Carbon, IL

3d•$87,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager provides nursing care to hospice patients and supports their physical, personal, and emotional well-being. Working with Dover Health teams, the role aims to help patients reach their maximum level of self-care and independence when possible. The nurse provides and directs physician-prescribed nursing care, conducts initial and comprehensive evaluations, develops individualized plans of care with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members, and continually assesses patient needs and responds to changes in condition. The role also provides education about illness or injury, home care, and medication administration; supports patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; pursues professional development; and supervises LPNs and Hospice CNAs. Work is performed in patient homes, care settings or facilities, and office settings, with frequent travel within the assigned service area. The role may involve varied home environments and potential exposure to infectious conditions. Physical activities may include standing, moving, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds independently or up to 200 pounds with assistance. The employee must follow Dover Health safety requirements and use designated PPE as required. Employment offers are contingent on completion of a background check and drug screening and required health assessments.

Requirements

Diploma, Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Current RN license specific to the state where assigned to work.
Current CPR certification.
Current and valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
Ability to work well with others, take direction from management, take initiative, and go above and beyond to meet patient needs and comfort.
Self-motivation to accomplish identified goals and a strong sense of accountability for results.
Proficiency with Internet browsers, Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Publisher, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR systems.
Commitment to Dover Health's mission and values.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and required health assessments.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home care experience is strongly preferred.
Willingness to obtain hospice and palliative care certification within one year.

Responsibilities

Provide and direct physician-prescribed nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing standards, applicable laws and regulations, and agency policies.
Perform initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, identify the primary focus of care, and develop individualized plans of care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver.
Regularly assess and reassess patients' needs, report changes in condition or adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and provide appropriate nursing interventions within the scope of nursing standards.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers about managing illness or injury, home care needs, and medication administration.
Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development and lifelong learning activities and stay current with required training and ongoing education.
Supervise LPNs and Hospice CNAs.
Travel frequently within the assigned service area to provide care in patient homes, care settings or facilities, and office settings.
Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale, and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Comply with Dover Health safety requirements and use designated PPE as required.