RN Case Manager - Hospice

Care Synergy•Denver, CO

13d•$91,249 - $100,214

About The Position

The Denver Hospice is hiring a full-time RN Case Manager in Denver, Colorado. This role oversees and coordinates patient and family care in accordance with hospice philosophy, providing skilled nursing interventions, documentation, supportive care, and assessments. The RN Case Manager is part of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) and works with patients, families and caregivers, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other team members to coordinate holistic care. The position requires daily travel and is scheduled for 40 hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role also takes part in an on-call rotation as needed or assigned. The listed annual pay range is $91,249–$100,214. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered. Eligible employees may participate in the “Take Care Of You” program, scheduling 72 hours per pay period while receiving 80 hours of pay. Supplemental pay may include mileage, shift differentials, stipends, and overtime, depending on position, schedule, and availability. Mileage reimbursement is 62.5 cents per mile.

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 travel daily.
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, public health, oncology, or acute care; 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 delivery of care.
Provide skilled nursing interventions, documentation, supportive care, and assessments for assigned patients.
Develop and oversee the care plan with the patient and family or caregiver, primary physician, and IDT/IDG members.
Review and evaluate the patient’s Plan of Care in regularly scheduled IDT/IDG meetings.
Coordinate care with the physician, nurse practitioner, and interdisciplinary team through ongoing communication and appraisal of changes in the patient’s condition; refer to appropriate team members as needed.
Ensure the educational needs of the patient and family or caregiver are met to promote optimal care.
Continuously assess and monitor the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
Perform 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 specific tasks according to 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 and take part in the on-call rotation as needed or assigned.

Benefits

$3,500 sign-on bonus.
“Take Care Of You” program: eligible employees may schedule 72 hours per pay period and receive 80 hours of pay.
Mileage reimbursement of 62.5 cents per mile.
Supplemental pay may include shift differentials, stipends, and overtime, depending on position, schedule, and availability.
Employer pays over 90% of the employee medical premium in some plans.
Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for single coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
Paid time off: 17 days in the first year for full-time team members.
Seven paid holidays and an 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.
Certification pay.
Team member referral program.
Team member service awards.
Early wage access.
Legal and identity protection.
Leadership development training programs.
Two free, confidential benefit programs designed to help with logistical and financial problems.