RN Case Manager - Hospice

Care Synergy • Denver, CO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for an RN Case Manager. This full-time position is based in Denver, CO, and involves a 40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. The role offers a pay range of $81,244 - $95,451 annually and is eligible for the "Take Care Of You" Program, where scheduled 72 hours per pay period result in 80 hours of pay. Supplemental pay may include mileage/shift differentials/stipends/overtime, and mileage reimbursement is provided at sixty-two and a half cents per mile. The organization values engagement, community, and outreach, providing a welcoming and supportive work environment where team members feel respected and valued. They support work-life balance with two free, confidential benefit programs designed to offer solutions to life's logistical and financial challenges.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years of experience in hospice/palliative care/home health, medical surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
• Current Colorado RN license.
• Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• CPR certification.
• This position requires daily travel.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Consider new grads.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates patient and family care in accordance with hospice philosophy and delivery of care.
• Provides skilled nursing, including intervention, documentation, supportive care and assessments for assigned patients.
• Develops and oversees the care plan with patient and family/caregiver, primary physician and members of the IDT/IDG.
• Reviews and evaluates the patient’s Plan of Care (POC) in IDT/IDG meetings on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Approaches patient and family care in a holistic manner.
• Coordinates patient care with the physician, NP and all members of the Interdisciplinary Team through ongoing communication and appraisal of patient’s changing condition.
• Refers to appropriate team member for assistance as needed.
• Ensures the educational needs of the patient and family/caregiver are met in order to promote optimal care.
• Provides continuous assessment and monitoring of the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Performs complex telephone interviews and triages as appropriate.
• Evaluates the appropriate time to coordinate transfer of patient from home hospice to inpatient care.
• Supervises Certified Nurse Aides (CNA); delegates specific tasks per agency policy.
• Participates in related services, such as community education, team training, staff/board committees and orientation of employees.
• Responsible for meeting visit frequency, case load and/or visits per shift requirements; takes on-call rotation as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for the "Take Care Of You" Program: Scheduled 72 hours per pay period, receive 80 hours of pay.
• Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Stipends/Overtime
• Mileage/Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

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