Hospice RN Case Manager (South Suburbs)

Location: Oak Brook, IL - 2311 W 22nd St. Department: 39109 Hospice Southeast Suburbs: Blue Team - Hospice. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 40. Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm; On Call Holidays: one winter and one summer. Territories include but are not limited to: Country Club Hills, Homewood, Hazel Crest, South Holland, Lansing and Park Forest. $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible external candidates. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30.

Responsibilities

Identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in all hospice settings; Educating patients and families regarding disease processes and trajectory, disease management, hospice philosophies, signs and symptoms of decline and end of life; Updating the primary physician as indicated and according to agency, accreditation, state and federal requirements; Reviewing all aspects of every patient caseload to include appropriate utilization of services and hospice level of care criteria; Administering medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician; Leading the interdisciplinary care group (IDG) specific to each patient and family; Developing, revising, and implementing the patient's Plan of Care; Coordinating all services and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team; Arranging for and/or recommending equipment, medical supplies and other necessary items and services; Entering, completing and updating documentation in the electronic health record; Providing on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching; Supervising and performing Home Health Aide and licensed practical nurse supervisory visits according to agency standards; Facilitating the discharge planning process according to agency standards; Orienting and mentoring new staff as requested; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

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; 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; 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; 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; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head; Ability to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Ability to work safely with people of various sizes and weight, with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical limitations; 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 hazards including mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids; Must wear protective clothing and equipment as needed; Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

$10,000 sign on bonus for eligible external candidates; 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 other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program