What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Case Manager -Whitley County/Fort Wayne position at Paradigm Health?
Description
If you are looking for... a company that is patient-focused on providing the highest quality of care, family-oriented working environment with a non-corporate feel, managers and leadership who truly listen and follow up, teamwork, recognizes a job well done... YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!
Paradigm Health is an exciting Indiana-owned company that brings a new "Paradigm" to Home Care. Our culture is fresh, exciting and progressive to afford our team members a fulfilling work experience. We are looking for the best of the best; team members who are driven, compassionate and take pride in the quality of their care and services. This is a great opportunity for the right RN candidate. Paradigm Health is expanding rapidly throughout Indiana and we are opening several new positions.
Position Details:
- Full-time Hospice RN Case Manager position
- Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8a-5p
- Whitley County, West Allen County and Surrounding Communities
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Mileage reimbursement (currently 50 cents per mile)
- Excellent PTO program (up to 136 hours in first year)
- Every Friday is payday!
- Health, dental, vision
- 401k match program
- Great team environment!
Job Functions:
- Performs physical and psychosocial assessment on all hospice patients.
- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Responds to the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
- Assesses patient’s condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary.
- Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient’s needs dictate.
- Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, pain management, bereavement counseling, etc.
Requirements
Experience:
- One year Hospice experience preferred, but not necessary
- 1 year of RN experience required
Credentials:
- Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Indiana
- Current driver's license
- Must have reliable transportation and insurance
