RN, Case Manager

Chapters Health System; Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a Per Diem RN in Ohio to assess and identify patient and family needs, coordinate the Plan of Care with the IDG, and provide palliative and supportive care. The role includes admissions, physician order management, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, comprehensive care.

The position requires an active RN license in the state, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience, with hospice or hospital exposure

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Active BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; hospice or hospital preferred.
• Experience with an EMR/EHR system.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate Plan of Care with IDG.
• Provide palliative and supportive care to patients and families.
• Perform clinical admissions and obtain physician orders.
• Supervise care by LPNs and aides; coordinate referrals.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to IDG members.

Skills

BLS certification

EMR/EHR experience

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Job Profile Summary

The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state where the employee will be working.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred.
• Previous experience with an EMR/EHR system.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per company policy; reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients.
• Ability to manage emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families.
• Physical access to patient rooms and other areas of the Hospice House, hospital, assisted living facility, and home environments.
• Capability to perform essential functions including lifting patients/equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, and other physical tasks as required.
• Completion of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Training (PACE certification) through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, where applicable.
• Cross‑training to hospice house or field positions at equal licensure/certification and scope, when needed for flexible staffing.

Core Clinical Duties

• Completes clinical admissions for all company services, including explaining services, addressing questions, identifying and responding to barriers, educating patients/families, obtaining informed consents, initiating Plan of Care, and coordinating skilled nursing interventions.
• Obtains physician orders and completes documentation per company policy.
• Acts as company representative at assigned facilities, facilitating referrals, and maintaining strong relationships with case managers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides care for GIP patients in hospitals, including daily visits, professional management, documentation, and efficient discharge.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Group, incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical, and biological components.
• Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring individualization and accuracy as patient needs evolve.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and other health professionals about disease process, decline, palliative interventions, caregiving, dying process, and safety practices.
• Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate IDG members or other health professionals.
• Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness.
• Attends patient deaths, prepares body for transport, oversees disposal of medications, and provides bereavement interventions in collaboration with psychosocial staff.
• Presents concise oral and written reports to IDG, encouraging input from all disciplines.
• Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors using positive approaches.
• Supervises patient care provided by LPNs, hospice aides, and contract nurses.
• During emergencies (e.g., hurricanes), may be required to report to alternate locations and be available for extended periods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to see, hear, talk, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stand, sit, reach with hands/arms, lift, bend, and balance.
• Occasionally required to pull, push, stoop/crouch, kneel, and climb stairs.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Rate: $47.00 per hour.

Position requires consent to drug and alcohol testing after a conditional offer, and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All employees performing services for Florida affiliates are subject to the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for eligibility verification.

For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.