Hospice Nurse Care Manager Position

7 days ago


Downers Grove, Illinois, United States Lighthouse Hospice Full time

At Lighthouse Hospice, we value our employees as much as we care for our patients. Our team is dedicated to creating a culture of trust, kindness, and appreciation. We recognize that every individual has unique strengths and gifts that contribute to our mission.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Hospice RN Case Manager to join our South Team. This role involves administering nursing care for patients in their place of residence, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and referring agencies.

Responsibilities
  1. Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
  2. Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care, ensuring appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility
  3. Develop, implement, and document plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of care, recommending revisions as necessary
  4. Consult with and educate patients and families regarding disease processes, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs
  5. Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs
  6. Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, applying concepts of infection control and standard precautions
  7. Provide clinical directions to Hospice Aides and LPNs/LVNs, ensuring quality and continuity of service
  8. Prepare clinical and progress notes, demonstrating progress toward established goals and ensuring continuity of quality patient care
Requirements
  • Current state license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact
  • Experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting, with hospice experience preferred
  • Nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice, good interpersonal skills, and specialized skills in palliation and end-of-life care
  • Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary starting at $85,000 per year, along with a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employee assistance program, referral program, paid holidays, PTO accrual, and 401K.

Work Environment

This role requires prolonged standing and walking, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. You will work under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, making quick decisions and resource acquisition while meeting patient and family individualized psychosocial needs.



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