Registered Nurse Case Manager

Elara Caring • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide hospice care and support patients and families. The role involves assessing patient and family needs, monitoring patient conditions, communicating with physicians and the care team, and helping patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff follow the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. The nurse also provides education about hospice philosophy, pain management, and symptom management across care settings, offers support at the time of death, and completes 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 about 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 and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree