RN Case Manager - Hospice

Job Details Location: Crown Point Hospice, Crown Point, IN 46307 Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 Role: RN Case Manager (Hospice) What The Care Team Offers Work/Life Balance Career Advancement Opportunities Competitive Pay and Benefits Supportive Senior Staff Autonomy More Time to Care for Your Patients Responsibilities Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. Essential Functions Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients/clients. Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including OASIS or other assessments. Regularly re-evaluates the patient's/client’s nursing needs and evaluates the outcomes of care. Develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, refers to other services as needed, and plans for discharge. Furnishes services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Counsels the patient/client and their family. Uses infection control measures that protect both staff and patients (OSHA). Coordinates services. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/client’s condition and needs. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with third‑party payors. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Completes documentation in a timely manner. Participates in in‑service programs and maintains or improves competency. Supervises, teaches and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel. Assigns home health aides to specific patients. Supervises LPNs/LVNs and paraprofessionals. May only conduct aide competency evaluations if qualified with two years of clinical experience and one year of home health experience. Promotes the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies. Performs on‑call responsibilities and provides on‑call services to patients/clients and families as assigned. Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their families, and other health care professionals. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing. Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and current Driver’s License. Experience: One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Hospice experience preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice; good interpersonal skills; proof of current CPR. Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance. Working Conditions Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; must work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Physical & Mental Effort Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Works under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, makes quick decisions, meets patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand‑eye coordination & manual dexterity. Work Arrangement In person. On-call responsibilities as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Care Team Home Health & Hospice