Hospice RN Case Manager, Batavia (CovenantCare)

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Saint Charles (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Life & disability

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager to plan, organize and direct hospice care services in home and community settings. This full-time role supports Covenant Living of Holmstad in Batavia and surrounding locations.

You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop care plans, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, administer medications, and educate patients and families about care options.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• RN license required; CPR certification preferred by state.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial patient and family assessment to determine hospice care needs.
• Provides comprehensive physical assessment and medical history.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs and revises the plan of care.
• Develops and communicates a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnosis.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patients and families on nursing and related needs and provides education.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and case conferences.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competence

Privacy & confidentiality

Documentation

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN License

CPR Certification

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!The Hospice RN, Case Manager plans, organizes and directs hospice care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The RN, Case Manager builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.This is a full-time position and will supporting the Covenant Living of Holmstad location (Batavia) and the surrounding locations.In this role, the RN Case Manager will:Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.Initiates and oversees the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Communicates updates as necessary.Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.Acts as member of Interdisciplinary Team and participates in IDT meetings and case conferences.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:Required Degree: Associate’s Degree, NursingPreferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree, NursingPreferred Certificate(s): RN License and CPR, if required by stateExperience: 1+ Years of hospice care experience preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:Ability to communicate effectively with residents and healthcare professionals.Knowledge of cultural, social, and economic factors that influence patient care and healthcare access.Ability to report and document financial information as needed.Knowledge of privacy regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs.Ability to operate various equipment base on department.The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms. Four hearing requirements listed: In person speech, Telephone, Other remote speech and other sounds.Clarity of Vision:For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.Compensation Pay Range:$35.09 - $49.33 per hourReasonable Pay EstimateA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $35.09 - $49.33 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet InsuranceFor more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.