Hospice RN Case Manager

Dover Hospice•Woodridge, IL

41d•$87,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager will have the opportunity to connect with our patients and positively impact their lives every day. They will promote patients' physical, personal, and emotional well-being, working with the Dover Health teams toward our ultimate goal which is to help each patient return to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

Requirements

Diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Current RN license, specific to the state you are 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 and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our patients needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.
Willing to obtain hospice and palliative care certification within 1 year.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and direct the provisions of nursing care, as prescribed by the physician, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care, and in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Performs the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, identify the primary focus of care, develops an individualized plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional or interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver.
Use critical nursing skills to regularly assess and reassess the patient's ongoing needs, report changes in patients' conditions, such as change in condition, adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and provide necessary nursing intervention within the scope of nursing standards of care.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers about managing patient’s illness or injury, including 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.
Supervise the LPNs and Hospice CNAs.
Other duties as assigned.