Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager — Home Care Leader

Gentiva; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage or Fleet Vehicle Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Wellness Programs

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free CEUs

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to lead patients and families through the hospice journey in home settings. You will document care plans, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and provide education and emotional support.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and hospice experience. Travel to patient homes is expected with competitive benefits and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in the state of employment.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Experience with patient assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider.
• Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and transitions in levels of care.
• Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient’s care plan warrants team participation.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Gentiva Hospice in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to lead patients and families through the hospice journey in home settings. You will document care plans, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and provide education and emotional support.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and hospice experience. Travel to patient homes is expected with competitive benefits and a comprehensive rewards package.