RN Case Manager - Hospice

Care Synergy • Denver, CO

1d • $81,244 - $95,451 • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for an RN Case Manager. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. The role involves overseeing and coordinating patient and family care in accordance with hospice philosophy and delivery of care. The RN Case Manager provides skilled nursing, including intervention, documentation, supportive care, and assessments for assigned patients, and is a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG).

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Colorado RN license.
• Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• CPR certification
• Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 35 lbs

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in hospice/palliative care/home health, medical surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
• Consider new grads.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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