Hospice Registered Nurse

StoryPoint Group; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Mileage reimbursement

PTO 20 days

Tuition reimbursement $2500/yr

Pet Insurance

Company tablet

IT support 24/7

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

CorsoCare Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide compassionate nursing care to terminally ill patients in home settings. You will support families, coordinate with the Hospice team, and ensure high-quality patient care in Canton/Livonia areas.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, current Michigan RN license, and at least 2 years of RN experience, with strong independent judgment and crisis response abilities. A flexible schedule and on-call duties are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license to practice in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past 3 years, preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make accurate judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond to crises outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of Hospice patients.
• Provides dietary counseling and Hospice nursing services.
• Initiates nursing procedures for Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and reports changes to physician/IDG.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients and families.
• Supervises and trains nursing staff.
• Develops and updates the care plan with IDG.
• Performs nursing procedures per doctor’s orders.
• Attends team conferences and maintains records.
• Follows Hospice policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Looks after on-call coverage and scheduling.
• Coordinates plans for SNF/NF/ICF/MR patients.
• Organizes work schedule and time management for meetings.
• Complies with infection control policies.
• Assists with orientation, training, and other duties.

Skills

Nursing

Independent work

Crisis response

Team supervision

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Licensed RN in state

Job description

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CorsoCare Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Coverage Areas: Canton/Livonia areas

At CorsoCare we offer:

Employee First Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision and an HSA
• Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• Community based visits, means less travel time
• A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
• Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous PTO/Holiday (20 days first year)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2500 per year
• Pet Insurance

Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!

• What makes you different, makes us great
• You are part of a team
• Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others
• Peer Recognition Program with quarterly and annual prizes
• A 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To aid and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement, and to work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

Required Experience for Registered Nurse:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

Accountability for Registered Nurse:

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients.
• Provides dietary counseling.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
• Attends team conferences.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice.
• Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
• Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

General Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee without restriction to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OSHA Occupational Hazard present. For physical demands of position including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, there will be considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation as travel may be required.

The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.