Hospice RN Case Manager

Ashealthnet; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcrest Hospice is seeking a qualified RN to join our team as a Hospice Case Manager in Lafayette, Indiana. The role involves delivering direct patient care in home settings, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

The RN license is required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred. 0–2 years of RN experience in home health or hospice is ideal, and on-call rotation is part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana or applicable state.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of RN clinical experience in home health or hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under physician guidance.
• Assess patient needs and develop an individualized plan of care.
• Administer medications and manage symptom control per orders.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and care plans.

Skills

Home health nursing

Patient care

Assessment skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

RN license in state(s) where service is provided

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field (preferred)

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

PDA / Computers

Job description

## Hospice RN Case ManagerApply: Lafayette, IN: Full time: Posted Today: 13681Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. **Company:** Redcrest Hospice**Schedule:** Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | On-call rotation only as back-up**Location:** Lafayette, Indiana and surrounding counties**SUMMARY**A Registered Nurse (RN) I - Hospice provides and plans professional nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves delivering direct patient care, assisting with examinations, accurately documenting patient conditions, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments. The Level 1 RN also administers treatments and medications as directed, contributing to the comfort and symptom control of hospice patients.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician* Observes and monitors patient conditions* Performs assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjusts as needs change* Administers medication as prescribed by the physician* Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable* Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges* Counsels’ patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage* Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care* Listens to patient and family members* Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs* Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care* Other duties as assigned**QUALIFICATIONS*** Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.* Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.* 0 to 2 years of experience**EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS*** Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided* Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. **Knowledge**Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%**Physical**Walking - Frequently 34%-66%Bending - Occasionally 2%-33%Standing - Occasionally 2%-33%Sitting - Frequently 34%-66%Driving - Frequently 34%-66%Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Occasionally 2%-33%Stretching/Reaching - Occasionally 2%-33%Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33%Hand/finger dexterity - Constantly 66%-100%Stooping (bend at waist) - Occasionally 2%-33%**Sensory Activities**Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33%Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%Talking on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66%Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%Hearing on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66%Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100% **Other Sensory Activities**N/A TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.**#INDREDHOS4**We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.