RN-Case Manager-Hope Hospice-Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! Benefits Day 1 mileage reimbursement Sign on bonus $5,000 Schedule: 5-8 hour shifts, days and one weekend a month Coverage area: Lee, Hendry and Glades County Job Profile Summary Role: RN, Case Manager is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), and providing clinical, palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit in order to keep the participant in their home environment as long as possible. Qualifications Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system Mobile driver – valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per company policy Reliable transportation for visit schedule Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) Ability to visit participants in their homes for assessments Ability to perform essential physical functions, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, with or without reasonable accommodation Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (some locations may require additional certifications) Competencies Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Provide reassurance on the phone to patients and families, assist in finding solutions to their questions, coordinate in‑person visits when needed or requested, utilize appropriate support/expert resources or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations, document patient/family contact information in the EMR, and communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Responsibilities of all employees Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices. Observe the company’s health, safety and security practices. Maintain confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the company. Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. Promote the company through participation in community and professional organizations. Proactively improve performance at organizational, departmental and individual levels. Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. Advance electronic media skills. Support company research and educational activities. Share expertise with co‑workers both formally and informally. Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities Provide and manage direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow‑up. Coordinate the Plan of Care, ensuring an individualized plan that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs. Educate patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, prevention, palliative interventions, caregiving, dying process and safety practices. Conduct home visits to assess home safety, medication compliance, nutritional compliance, DME compliance, and ability to live safely in the community (participant visit frequency depends on risk score/needs). Report changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDT or other health professionals. Participate with the IDT to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness; attend daily IDT collaboration meetings. Present concise and pertinent oral and written reports to the IDT, respecting and encouraging input from all disciplines. Communicate accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families and supervisors; utilize positive approaches when working with others. Supervise patient care provided by Community Health Workers and Home Health Aides as requested. During emergencies (e.g. hurricanes), may be required to report to work at a company‑designated location, ensuring continuity of services and possibly staying overnight(s) based on emergency duration. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs. Compensation Pay range: $61,860.66 – $96,657.28 Background Screening and Drug/Alcohol Testing All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are required to consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, and to ongoing compliance with the drug‑free workplace policy. All such employees are also submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer is made and for ongoing eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr