RN, Case Manager, 32Hr Wk., M-F w/Weekend rotation, Days

VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN

10d•Remote

About The Position

Stillwater Hospice is seeking an RN Case Manager to join their team. This role focuses on managing and coordinating nursing care for terminally ill palliative care patients. The position involves assessing patient needs, implementing and revising nursing care plans, and evaluating care outcomes. The RN Case Manager will work with patients in their homes across several counties in Indiana and will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-focused, and compassionate care. The company emphasizes fostering growth, teamwork, and work-life balance, offering competitive wages and benefits in a positive care environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current RN license to practice in the State of Indiana.
Current CPR certification or obtain within the orientation period.
Must have a current motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.
Must be able to drive independently to all patient/family clients’ homes.
Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of him/her, or to others in the workplace.
Must be comfortable working with hospice patients with an emphasis on palliative care.
Ability to recognize needs and emergencies of hospice and palliative care patients, and provide appropriate interventions.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong assessment skills.
Proficient and timely in all aspects of clinical documentation, including computer data entry.
Proficient in blood draws, all routine patient treatments (dressing changes, catheters, etc.), pain and symptom management, care of the patient and family, including pediatric and HIV + patients; Mantoux administration.
Proficient in case management, all aspects of IV care, including programming of IV pumps, tubing changes, site care, and subcutaneous access.
Display compassion, be a team player, have an optimistic outlook, be adaptive, accountable, and customer-driven.
Must be willing to travel between patients in inclement weather.
Must exhibit dependability in areas such as attendance, tardiness, and timely performance of duties.
Must be willing to make scheduled visits on holidays, weekends, or evenings when assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Infusion skills preferred.
Prefer one (1) year of recent hospital or home health care experience.
Assists with in-service training of the community on the hospice philosophy as needed/requested.
Regarding Home Health Care, this would include Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
The patient’s body will be handled with respect and dignity and in accordance with individual patient/family requests.
Must accept responsibility for 24-hour call and/or back-up call, as assigned.

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates the provision of nursing care for assigned terminally ill palliative care patients by assessing needs, implementing nursing care plans, making appropriate revisions, and evaluating care outcomes.
Implements Agency policies in all work-related situations; orientation of patient/family to hospice benefit services, including identifying the role of team members.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Conducts the initial assessment visit and identifies patient health problems by evaluating environmental, psychosocial, spiritual, physiological, and health behavior systems.
Ensures proper initiation of the interdisciplinary plan-of-care, coordinating revisions to the plan-of-care, and evaluating outcomes.
Anticipates problems related to the impending death of the patient beginning at the time of admission and pursues problem resolution, including bereavement follow-up for the caregiver.
Follows state and Agency policy and procedures when legally pronouncing a death.
Respects the cultural and religious traditions and beliefs of the patient/family.
Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries in relationships with the patient/family/caregiver.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in patient care conferences to promote holistic care.
Documents findings accurately, in a timely manner, and on the appropriate forms in accordance with the Agency's procedures.
Delivers nursing care to patients, which includes pain/symptom management, teaching, providing direct care, case management, referral, advocacy, and monitoring.
Supervises clinically the care delegated to LPNs, Home Health Aides, CNA’s, Companions, and/or Homemakers.
Instructs LPNs, Home Health Aides, and/or CNA’s on specific patient care procedures within approved policies.
Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients/families.
Implements the individualized plan of care and re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs on an ongoing basis.
Follows orders from the patient’s physician and informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
Maintains expected and acceptable productivity.
Participates in the student nurse program as it relates to field visits and hospice philosophy.
Coordinates care and services with other health care providers.
Recommends utilization of additional Agency services and other community services, as appropriate.
Works in a cooperative relationship with other Agency personnel.
Seeks appropriate clinical supervision.
Participates in the agency's committees and task forces.
Assumes responsibility for continued personal growth and development.
Participates in on-call and Holiday rotation as assigned.
Seeks educational opportunities to improve clinical practice and participates in in-service programs.
Adheres to all the Agency's policies.
Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.
Participates in quality improvement activities and/or other agency committees or task forces when requested.
Provides personal care.
Participates in QA by reviewing patient records to ensure compliance.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Excellent Employee Benefits
Health Insurance with PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Free Employer Health Clinic (for medical plan participants)
Partnership with Parkview Health
Catastrophic Medical Care Plan (qualifications apply)
Medical Claims and Healthcare Utilization Management program
Partnership with Wellbridge Surgical, a concierge Surgery Center, includes reimbursement of medical plan deductibles and travel expenses (for medical plan participants)
Dependent Care Savings Account (DCFSA)
TriShare Plus Child Care Cost-Sharing Plan (for qualifying employees)
CoShare Child Care Cost-Sharing Plan (for qualifying employees)
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Wellness Days
Time Off for Voting
Paid Parental Leave for Births and Adoptions
403 (b) Retirement Plan for all employees with no-cost access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees
Shift Incentive Pay
Performance Incentives
Mileage Reimbursement
Company-provided Uniform allowance
Company-provided Basic Life Insurance plus AD&D Insurance
Company-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
Affordable Term Life Insurance policies are available for employees and family members
Education Incentives & Tuition Discounts w/ several local Universities
Private Student Loan Assistance Program with Gradify
Support the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness plan as a Qualifying Not-for-Profit Employer
Annual Employee Tuition Assistance Plan: up to $ 2,000.00 per year
Stillwater Hospice Tuition Scholarships: up to $ 5,000.00 per year
A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family household members
New hire referral Finder's Bonus
Free employee access to the services and programs at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center
Newly remodeled, modern Inpatient Unit
Newly built Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home IPU
Multiple employee engagement events per year: Wellness/Health Events, Quarterly Employee Benefit Fairs, Organization picnics, and Organization holiday events
A strong commitment to promoting and advancing employees from within the organization
Discounts at the YMCA (multiple included, not just Allen County)