Hospice: RN Case Manager (NW Metro)

Hospice RN Case Manager – Overview Position: RN Case Manager for Hospice Salary Range: $88,000-$94,600 annually, depending on experience Service Area: Northwest Metro (coverage area: Buffalo, Champlin, Loretto, Anoka, Osseo, Rogers, Elk River, Rogers, Ramsey, Maple Grove, Zimmerman, Albertville, Bethel & surrounding). Plus, mileage reimbursement of 72.5 cents per mile Schedule: 1.0 FTE, Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (with every 5th weekend rotation or 5 weekend shifts/quarter, 2 holidays/year and no on‑call) Lifespark Benefits Include Annual Reviews/Raises (Shift differentials if applicable) Paid Time Off – Vacation Time Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401k + Company Match for full‑time and part‑time employees Career path to other positions within our growing company! Functions & Responsibilities Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs; provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: Writing and initiating plan of care Regularly re‑evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions; includes the patient and the family in the planning process Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures; administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan Assists the patient with activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self‑sufficiency and optional comfort care Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and coordinates patient care for assigned caseload Maintains accurate clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required Coordinates with community health personnel to implement care plan Teaches patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques; provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and identifies opportunities for health counseling Works with the interdisciplinary group to maintain a safe environment for the patient Provides continuity of care with the family/caregiver and team members Assists in meeting emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver through collaboration with the interdisciplinary group Attends interdisciplinary group meetings Participates in on‑call duties per on‑call policy Ensures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required Maintains professional growth through continuing education and in‑service classes Fulfills requested and/or accepted case assignments Participates in quality assessment, performance improvement teams and activities Other duties as assigned Qualifications 2 years’ RN experience in health care (preferably home care or hospice) Experience in customer service/ direct member contact (preferred) Experience supervising caregivers Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations, ACHC standards, and private payer practices Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Must pass an MVR check based on Lifespark company policy Licenses & Certifications – Required Prof License - RN Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. We have a policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr