Registered Nurse RN / Hospice - Transitions Group - Washington, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Description

Coverage Territory: Washington and surrounding areas

Schedule: 8 AM–8 PM, alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks including weekends in rotation

Our people are the difference.

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

As a Transitions Care RN Case Manager you will plan, organize, and direct hospice care. They work closely with the interdisciplinary team to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the patient and families within their homes and communities. Case Managers will travel locally and are responsible for the following:

Major Responsibilities

• Completes an ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.


• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.


• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.


• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.


• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.


• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.


• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.


• Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.


• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.


• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.


• Fulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive salary


• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans


• Life Insurance


• 401(k) matching


• Auto Allowance


• Gas Card


• Company Equipment


• Paid Time Off


• Free Scrub Tops

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.


• Registered Nurse licensed in the State.


• One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.

Salary Description

$70,000 - $80,000 a year