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At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff.
We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team!
In this role, you will care for patients in their homes.
**Daytime Shifts, 36 Hours per Week **
GRANT COUNTY Area
Stillwater Hospice offers a comprehensive full benefits package for staff working 30+ hours weekly:
- We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work–Life Balance.
- Health insurance, PPO, or high-deductible plans.
- Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Health Savings Account plans with company contributions and long-term investment options.
- Free Employer Health Clinic partnership with Parkview Health (for plan participants).
- Concierge Surgery Center partnership with Wellbridge Surgical (for plan participants).
- Tele-Doc Service.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- Paid Wellness days.
- 403b Retirement Plan with a strong Company Match.
- Company provided Uniforms.
- Company provided Basic Life, AD&D Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Available additional Term Life Insurance for employees and family members.
- Continuing Education Incentives, including tuition discounts with several local Universities.
- Tuition Assistance & Tuition Grants.
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program.
- Access to the on-campus services at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center.
- New Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home.
- Discounts at the YMCA and local banks incentives.
POSITION TITLE: RN Case Manager
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: Clinical Team Leader
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Manages and Coordinates the provision of nursing care for assigned patients by assessing needs, implementing nursing care plans, making appropriate revisions and evaluating outcomes of care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- Must have a current RN license to practice in the state of Indiana.
- Must hold current CPR certification or obtain it within the orientation period.
- Infusion skills preferred
- Must be able to provide those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
- Prefer one (1) year of recent hospital or home health care experience.
- Must have a current motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.
- Must be able to drive independently to all patient/family clients’ homes.
- Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of self or others in the workplace.
- Must be comfortable working occasionally with hospice patients with an emphasis on palliative care
- Ability to recognize the needs and emergencies of patients and provide appropriate interventions within the nursing scope of practice.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong assessment skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must be capable of functioning independently in the patient's setting.
- Implements Agency policies in all work-related situations; orientation of patient/family to hospice benefit services, including identifying the role of team members.
- Preparing clinical and progress notes.
- Makes the initial assessment evaluation visit and identifies patient health problems by assessing environmental, psychosocial, spiritual, physiological and health behavior systems.
- a)In regard to Home Health/Chronic Disease Management care, this could include Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
- Ensures proper initiation of the interdisciplinary plan-of-care, coordinating revisions to the plan-of-care and evaluating outcomes.
- Respect the cultural and religious traditions and beliefs of the patient/family.
- Recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with the patient/family/caregiver.
- As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in patient care conferences to promote holistic care.
- Documents findings accurately, in a timely manner, and on appropriate forms according to the Agency's procedures.
- Delivers nursing care to patients, which includes pain/symptom management, teaching, providing direct care, case management, referral, advocacy, and monitoring.
- Supervises clinically the care delegated to LPN’s, Home Health Aides, CNA’s, Companions, and/or Homemakers.
- Instructs LPN’s, Home Health Aides, and/or CNA’s on specific patient care procedures within approved policies.
- Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients/families. This includes confidentiality of personal matters as well as patients', coworkers', and the Agency's business.
- Implements the individualized care plan and re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs on an ongoing basis.
- Follows orders from the patient’s physician and informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
- Maintains expected and acceptable productivity.
- Coordinates care and services with other health care providers.
- Recommends utilization of additional Agency services and other community services, as appropriate.
- Works in a cooperative relationship with other Agency personnel.
- Seeks appropriate clinical supervision.
- Participates in the Agency's committees and task forces.
- Assumes responsibility for continued personal growth and development.
- Seeks educational opportunities to improve clinical practice and participates in in-service programs.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.
- Participates in quality improvement activities and/or other agency committees or task forces when requested.
