RN Case Manager - Hospice

Care Synergy•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice is hiring a full-time RN Case Manager in Denver, Colorado. The role provides and coordinates hospice care for patients and families in accordance with hospice philosophy. The RN Case Manager is part of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG), develops and oversees care plans with patients, families or caregivers, physicians, and team members, and regularly reviews plans of care with the IDT/IDG. The position includes daily travel and a Monday–Friday schedule, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The posted annual pay range is $91,249–$100,214, with a $3,500 sign-on bonus. An eligible “Take Care Of You” program allows team members to schedule 72 hours per pay period and receive 80 hours of pay. Supplemental pay may include mileage, shift differentials, stipends, or overtime, depending on position, schedule, and availability. Mileage and expense reimbursement is 62.5 cents per mile. The organization describes itself as a mission-driven hospice and palliative care provider. The Denver Hospice is affiliated with Care Synergy, a network of nonprofit healthcare organizations serving Colorado’s Front Range. Care Synergy reports approximately $100 million in annual revenue and describes its work as supporting very ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals to remain at home while maximizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Colorado RN license.
Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to travel daily for the position.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
The posting lists 1–2 years of experience in hospice/palliative care, home health, medical-surgical nursing, public health, oncology, or acute care; it also says new graduates may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate patient and family care in accordance with hospice philosophy and care delivery.
Provide skilled nursing, including interventions, documentation, supportive care, and patient assessments.
Develop and oversee the care plan with the patient and family or caregiver, primary physician, and IDT/IDG members.
Review and evaluate patients’ plans of care at regularly scheduled IDT/IDG meetings.
Approach patient and family care holistically.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, and all IDT members through ongoing communication and appraisal of changes in the patient’s condition; refer to appropriate team members as needed.
Ensure patient and family or caregiver education needs are met to promote optimal care.
Continuously assess and monitor patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Conduct complex telephone interviews and triage as appropriate.
Evaluate when to coordinate a patient’s transfer from home hospice to inpatient care.
Supervise Certified Nurse Aides and delegate tasks in accordance with agency policy.
Participate in community education, team training, staff or board committees, and employee orientation.
Meet visit-frequency, caseload, and/or visits-per-shift requirements.
Take part in on-call rotation as needed or assigned.

Benefits

$3,500 sign-on bonus.
Eligible “Take Care Of You” program: schedule 72 hours per pay period and receive 80 hours of pay.
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premiums in some plans.
Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for single coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
Paid time off/vacation: 17 days in the first year for full-time team members.
Seven paid holidays and one additional floating holiday.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match of 50% up to 8% of total compensation.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Education reimbursement program.
Clinical career ladders and certification pay.
Team member referral program.
Team member service awards.
Early wage access.
Legal and identity protection.
Leadership development training programs.
Mileage and expense reimbursement at 62.5 cents per mile.
Supplemental pay may include shift differentials, stipends, and overtime, depending on position, schedule, and availability.
Two free, confidential benefit programs intended to help with logistical and financial problems.