Hospice RN Case Manager

Dover Health; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Monthly phone stipend

Job summary

The Hospice RN Case Manager at Dover Health will connect with patients in their homes to promote physical, emotional, and personal well-being and support independence where possible.

Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, developing care plans with an interdisciplinary team, educating patients and families, supervising LPNs and CNAs, and traveling within the service area to deliver high-quality hospice care.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Current RN license, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Hospice or home care experience strongly preferred.
• Willing to obtain hospice and palliative care certification within 1 year.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative.
• Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Proficiency in Internet browsers, Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician within laws and agency policies.
• Perform initial/comprehensive nursing evaluation and develop a plan of care with the team.
• Regularly assess patient needs and report changes; intervene as needed.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and home care.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Supervise LPNs and Hospice CNAs.
• Travel within the service area to deliver care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Interprofessional collaboration

Home care experience

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor)

RN license

CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Outlook

Excel

Word

Publisher

Job description

Description

The Hospice RN Case Manager will have the opportunity to connect with our patients and positively impact their lives every day. They will promote patients' physical, personal, and emotional well-being, working with the Dover Health teams toward our ultimate goal which is to help each patient return to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

Essential Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide and direct the provisions of nursing care, as prescribed by the physician, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care, and in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Performs the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, identify the primary focus of care, develops an individualized plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional or interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver.
• Use critical nursing skills to regularly assess and reassess the patient's ongoing needs, report changes in patients' conditions, such as change in condition, adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and provide necessary nursing intervention within the scope of nursing standards of care.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about managing patient’s illness or injury, including home care needs and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
• Supervise the LPNs and Hospice CNAs.
• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $87,000-$100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Monthly phone stipend

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Current RN license, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Hospice or home care experience strongly preferred.
• Willing to obtain hospice and palliative care certification within 1 year.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our patients needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
• Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.

Working Conditions:

• This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them.
• Frequent travel within assigned service area is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is?occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, move, communicate, and identify written information.?The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to two hundred (200) pounds with assistance.
• Work for this position is performed in patient homes, care settings/facilities, and office settings. This position will have to navigate through a variety of different settings to provide care.
• There is exposure to varied home environments and potential infectious conditions.
• Must comply with all Dover Health and safety requirements.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self‑improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing exceptional service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Dover Health considers the health and safety of its patients, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.