What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Case Manager position at JourneyCare Hospice?
JourneyCare Hospice is looking for a RN Case Manager to join our rapidly growing care team! Come join a team that values person time as much as career goals with growth opportunities!
Hours: Monday-Friday 830a-5p
On Call: Every 12th weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Territory: McHenry County (60014)
What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
What Youll Do:
- Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
- Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
- Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
- Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
- Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely
- Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
- Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
- Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
- Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required