Home Hospice RN Case Manager - Oshkosh

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join our Oshkosh Hospice team. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, collaborative professional who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in all settings. This position primarily supports the Oshkosh market, with the expectation of flexibility to assist neighboring teams and territories when coverage or patient care needs arise. Current schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with participation in a rotating holiday schedule.

Responsibilities

Identify and coordinate patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in all hospice settings; Educate patients and families regarding disease processes and trajectory, disease management, hospice philosophies, signs and symptoms of decline and end of life; Continuously review all aspects of each patient on the caseload, including appropriate utilization of services and hospice level of care criteria; Make referrals to other team members as appropriate; Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician; Lead the interdisciplinary care group (IDG) for each patient and family on the caseload and develop, revise, and implement the Plan of Care; Coordinate services and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team; Arrange for and/or recommend equipment, medical supplies and other necessary items and services; Enter, complete and update documentation in the electronic health record; Provide ongoing assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching; Communicate problems and changes in condition to physicians, supervisor and IDG members; Enter verbal orders from the physician or APN into the Electronic Health Record; Supervise and perform Home Health Aide and licensed practical nurse supervisory visits; Instruct paraprofessional staff; Facilitate discharge planning and utilize interagency and community resources to ensure continuity of care; WI only: conduct OASIS assessments for Palliative Care patients and hospice initial and comprehensive assessments, and establish and update plans of care; Ensure continued skilled nursing/home bound criteria are met; Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures; Orient and mentor new staff as requested

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained upon hire unless department leader determines it is not required; Valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing; Typically 1-2 years of nursing experience including home health, hospice, medical/surgical, long term care, emergency care/ICU, oncology or similar related experience; Competent in principles of deformity prevention, normal range of motion, body mechanics and body alignment; Understanding of fundamental principles of human behavior and effects of stress upon individuals and groups; Excellent awareness and perception skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills; Excellent prioritization and organizational skills; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Physical agility and stamina to move in confined spaces, including bending, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching over the head for long periods; Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine-hand manipulation skills

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; External candidates may be eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus