UChicago Medical Center | Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager | Full-Time | Day Shift
About The Position
UChicago Medicine Hospice is seeking a Hospice Case Manager RN to enhance the quality of life of patients facing life-limiting illnesses. The nurse serves as a clinical leader and patient advocate, coordinating individualized care plans, providing skilled nursing and symptom management, and supporting patients and families throughout the hospice journey. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the role addresses patients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This is a field-based position involving travel to patients’ homes throughout the Chicagoland area, with an 8 a.m.–8 p.m. day shift every weekend.
Requirements
- Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- One to two years of recent hospice experience.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, and nursing skills, as assessed by the competency checklist.
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
- Availability of dependable personal transportation to conduct home visits.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospice experience in a home setting.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial assessments of patients and families, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illnesses.
- Regularly reassess patient and family hospice needs.
- Initiate and revise plans of care as patient status and needs change, involving patients and families in care planning.
- Initiate appropriate palliative nursing procedures and provide direct patient care.
- Educate patients and caregivers and provide health care instructions in accordance with assessments and plans of care.
- Document patient and family assessments and interventions.
- Identify bereavement and discharge-planning needs as part of care plan development.
- Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary.
- Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
- Participate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Ensure arrangements for equipment, medication, and other necessary items and services.
- Provide in-service education as requested.
- Respond to patient care needs and travel promptly to patients’ homes when called for assistance.
- Make a home visit at the time of death to pronounce.
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate Hospice Aide care every fourteen days.
- Conduct quality review audits of clinical records to ensure compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
