Hospice RN Case Manager Newaygo, MI

Optimal Care Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Care Inc. seeks a dedicated Hospice RN Case Manager in Grand Rapids to provide exceptional end-of-life care. Join a clinician-owned organization focused on personalized patient care with the support of an interdisciplinary team. Enjoy competitive benefits including generous PTO, flexible schedules, and a commitment to your professional development.

Benefits

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Vehicle Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Cutting Edge Technology

Qualifications

• Current State License as a Registered Nurse required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in clinical care setting.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing patient care plans and assessing needs.
• Coordinate an interdisciplinary team for patient support.
• Provide emotional support for terminal patients and families.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient care

Communication

Emotional support

Critical thinking

Education

Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Job description

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cutting Edge Technology

Optimal Care is hiring a Hospice RN Case Manager in Newaygo!

Key Responsibilities

Optimal Care Hospice Registered Nurses are trained professional nurses who administer skilled nursing care, and case management and provide support to terminally ill patients and their families in a home or facility setting. Hospice Registered Nurses access, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. In collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, the Hospice Registered Nurse leads an Interdisciplinary Team of hospice professionals which may include a Hospice Aide, Medical Social Worker, Chaplin, LPN, Music Therapist, Massage Therapist, and Volunteers in providing all appropriate care for the patient.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Completing initial evaluation and re-evaluating the patient’s nursing needs during each visit.
• Assuming primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care.
• Completes assessments specific to the provision of Hospice care, including but not limited to identification of home safety risks, appropriateness of home environment to the delivery of care, availability and capacity of support systems and community resources.
• Provide appropriate support at the time of death and perform bereavement assessment if requested.
• Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, facilities, visitors, and other organization personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
• Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
• Ability to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively

Desired Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Experience as a nurse in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
• Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Location

• Office Location: Grand Rapids
• Main Service Area: Muskegon

Hours

• Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• On-Call Rotation

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

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