Hospice Case Managers

Openings Mishawaka, Elkhart, LaPorte. Plymouth Registered Nurse/Case Manager Hospice Care Laporte This position requires use of personal vehicle  M-F 8am to 5pm Some weekend rotation A culture of excellence, compassion and trust allows our team to thrive. Join an environment where everyone respects your unique skills and talents, empowering you to do your job well and advance your career. Our flexible scheduling allows for one-on-one patient time. Benefits for Case Manager RN: Employer supplemented group health insurance which includes an annual on-site wellness screening; wellness and healthy lifestyle discounts; also includes $500 annual contribution to Health Savings Account. Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF. Wellness Benefit - Many routine testing, exams, and immunizations are covered 100%. Health Savings Account - CHC contributes up to $500 per year at the beginning of the year. Disability Benefits. Flexible Spending Account - Able to deduct up to $2,000 (pre-tax) each calendar year for reimbursement of uninsured medical, dental, or visions expenses. Healthy lifestyle reimbursement program – Reimbursement for items such as gym memberships, spin classes, yoga classes, etc. Generous retirement match…After 90 days of employment, CHC matches 25% of employee contributions up to a maximum annual match of $4,000; 100% vesting.  Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance at 1x annual salary. Employer-paid long-term disability insurance. Employee Peer Recognition program. Annual anniversary/retention bonus - Upon completion of each year of employment, CHC will give $100 per year with a maximum of $1,000. Accrued Vacation. Job Description for Case Manager RN: Performs an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patient's and family's physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety and spiritual needs within 5 days of the election of hospice services, with reassessments no less frequently than every 15 days. Develops an individualized plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment in conjunction with the patient's and family's goals. Assesses all aspects of the patient's pain and comfort, developing and implementing an individualized pain management plan. Provides holistic, patient/family-centered care as prescribed, in the patient's residence to improve the quality of life. Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the patient's care. Supports the patient, family, and caregiver in medical decision making and unique spiritual and cultural beliefs. Provides supervision of LPN and Home Health/Hospice Aides in accordance with Agency policy and regulatory requirements. Performs admissions as assigned. Completes an average of 25 visits per week. Communicates appropriate information and participates at IDG meeting. Documents problems, nursing assessments, appropriate goals, care provided, care interventions, patient/family teaching, and patient and family outcomes. Completes patient assessment documentation on the day care is given. Documents all physician orders, IDG notes, and patient notes on the day work is performed. Documents LPN, Home Health, and Hospice Aide supervisory visits every 14 days. Helps to provide continuity of care between team members and other service providers by ensuring verbal and written reports are clear, concise, and timely. Teaches patient self-care. Teaches those parts of patient care appropriate for each family, or ECF staff to provide. Teaches indications, side effects, and contraindications of all medications. Assists the patient’s family, or ECF staff, with understanding the illness, the dying process, plan of care, and needs of the patient. Teaches the patient and family their rights regarding hospice care and benefits. Serves as preceptor to other staff nurses, Aides, and students. Committed to Agency resolution against fraud and abuse. Knowledgeable in hospice philosophy, LCD's, and state and federal rules and regulations.