Registered Nurse Case Manager

Pinnacle Hospice Care Inc; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family oriented company

Mileage reimbursement

Dedicated intake team

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Optimal Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide comprehensive in-home and patient-care services. You will perform assessments, develop and adjust care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, adherence to nursing standards, and efficient coordination of resources. A valid Colorado RN license and hospice experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Colorado.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and histories.
• Provides professional nursing care following nursing process.
• Develops and revises care plans with patient and family involvement.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Coordinates care with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Educates patient and family on self-care and plan of care.
• Ensures safety and continuity of care across settings.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.

Skills

Nursing

Case management

Patient assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Education

RN license

Job description

About this position

Description: Optimal Hospice is looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide services for our patients!

About us

Optimal Hospice is devoted to helping our patients achieve and maintain the best possible quality of life. Our mission is to improve and restore our clients’ lives through quality patient care, innovative specialty health care programs and state of the art technology. The Optimal team embodies compassion, heart, patience, empathy, and competence to meet our patient's needs.

Core values

Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence

Why Optimal Hospice

Thriving Together: As we grow, so does the opportunity for personal and professional advancement. Join a team that's not just about today but invested in building a future where your contributions make a lasting impact.

Community of Care: Optimal Hospice is more than an agency; it's a community dedicated to nurturing your skills and passions. We've crafted an environment that encourages growth and celebrates the unique strengths each team member brings.

Heartfelt Connection: In a world of growth and expansion, we've retained the warmth of a close-knit family. Your journey with Optimal Hospice is more than a career - it's a personal connection to a purpose-driven community.

Position & Responsibilities

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
  • Writing and initiating plan of care
  • Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
  • Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan that 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 in the physician's plan of care.
• Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Assists the patient and family/caregiver, and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.

Benefits

• Family Oriented Company
• Dedicated intake and scheduling team that support you and your patients
• Supportive work environment with opportunity to learn and develop
• Mileage reimbursement