RN Hospice Case Manager

Spectrum Health; Indiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse Case Manager to coordinate end-of-life care for patients and families. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality hospice services.

Under Nursing Manager supervision, you will travel to patients' homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals, administering care, educating families, and documenting progress while maintaining compliance with hospice

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Michigan RN license required upon hire.
• Michigan driver’s license required upon hire.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and goals of care.
• Administer medications, monitor symptoms, and adjust treatment plans to provide optimal relief.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic care.
• Educate patients and families about disease progression, hospice philosophy, and available support services.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and timely records of patient care and progress.
• Travel to patients' homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals to deliver direct care.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and participate in safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Hospice Corewell Health Hospice specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six month or less, serving individuals in their home, nursing facilities, and in the hospital. Team members enjoy how rewarding their job is, feel a strong sense of satisfaction while appreciating the interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients and their families. They also experience healthier work/life balance with the flexibility that comes with hospice care for patients in their homes.

Summary Under the direct supervision of the Nursing Manager, the Hospice Nurse Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and delivering compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of hospice care.

Essential Functions

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and goals of care ensuring optimal comfort and symptom management throughout the patient’s episode of care.
• Symptom Management & Pain Control: Administer medications, monitor symptoms, and adjust treatment plans to provide optimal relief.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate ongoing holistic care.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide support, resources, and education on disease progression, hospice philosophy, and available support services. Support patients and families in making informed decisions about care and treatment options.
• Emotional & Psychosocial Support: Provide compassionate care to patients and families, addressing emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, compliant, and timely records of patient care, interventions, and progress while adhering to hospice regulations.
• Home & Facility Visits: Travel to patients' homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals to provide direct care.
• Professional Development: Continuously seek opportunities for learning and skill enhancement in hospice and palliative care and care management. Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire
• State of Michigan Driver’s license upon hire
• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year of relevant experience

About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. #ContinuingCare #HomeHealth #Hospice #Palliative #CorewellHealthCareers #LI-CL

How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Hospice & Palliative Care Royalton - 4025 Health Park Ln - St Joseph Department Name Nursing Case Managers - Hospice South Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days Worked Monday toFriday Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.