Hospice RN Case Manager

Department :

39109 Hospice North Region - Hospice

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Monday through Friday (8am to 5pm); 1 summer holiday and 1 winter holiday oncall commitments (8am to 8pm shifts).

Primary assignment location : Lincolnwood, Norwood, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Rogers Park, Edgewater, Skokie, Evanston, Lincoln Square, and overflow from Niles and Morton Grove areas.

Secondary assignment location : Lincoln Park, Logan Square, and neighboring Chicago areas.

External candidates may be eligible for a $7500 sign on bonus!!

Pay Range

$37.50 - $56.25

Major Responsibilities :

• Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient / family care to support terminally ill patients and families in all hospice settings. Frequency of patient / family contacts will be at the discretion of the Case Manager and his / her assessment of need, but will be a minimum of every 15 days. The Case Manager utilizes teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to provide comfort care at end of life and maximize the quality of life for the patients and families.
• Educates patients and families regarding disease processes and trajectory, disease management, hospice philosophies, signs and symptoms of decline and end of life. Updates the primary physician as indicated and according to agency, accreditation, state and federal requirements.
• Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient of her / his caseload to include appropriate utilization of services and the appropriate hospice level of care criteria are met. Makes referrals to other team members as appropriate.

Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

Utilizes proper body mechanics, assistive devices and safety techniques when performing various patient positioning / repositioning and transporting duties, which require lifting, and pushing / pulling. Orients and mentors new staff as requested.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration and / or Certification Required :

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.

Typically requires 1-2 years of experience in nursing that includes experiences in home health, hospice, medical / surgical, long term care, emergency care / ICU or oncology or similar related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Competent in the principles of deformity prevention, normal range of motion, body mechanics and body alignment; and fundamental principles of human behavior and an understanding of the effects of stress upon individuals and groups.

Excellent awareness and perception skills, for the purpose of assessing a patient's needs, concerns and to recognize changes in their health condition.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.

Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Must be able to :

Must be able to :

Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

Must be able to work safely with people of various sizes and weight, with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical limitations.

Must have the physical agility and stamina to move about in confined spaces, including bending, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arms over the head for long periods of time.

Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis : mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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