Hospice RN Case Manager

Addus HomeCare•Barrington, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager for our growing team! This role involves assuming primary responsibility for a patient and family caseload, including assessment, eligibility determination, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing process. The Case Manager will obtain data and assess patient needs, initiate interdisciplinary team interventions, and coordinate care with physicians and other agencies. Regular visits are required to re-assess needs and update the plan of care. Responsibilities also include clinical pronouncement of death, family support, and maintaining accurate patient records and care plans. The role requires supervision and documentation of Home Health Aide care according to guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required

Nice To Haves

Hospice Certification

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely
Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs