What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager After Hours position at Careline Health Group?
Why join Careline Health Group?
At Careline Health Group we believe everyone connected to us should Expect Exceptional – our patients, families, care providers, community partners and employees. Our purpose is to care for the seriously ill population and surround those affected by life limiting illness with unmatched levels of care. Our goal is to provide a culture for world-class services that are right for our patients and do it where and when it is best for them. If you want to join a team that is driven by passion for patient care, please apply and join our growing family!
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle Program
- Inspirational Culture!
Responsibilities
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, your primary responsibility is to be the case manager for all patients entrusted to your care which includes assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the patient’s plan of treatment. In collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, you will lead a team of individuals which may include a hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, LPN, music therapist, massage therapist and volunteers in providing all appropriate care for your patient. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Making the initial evaluation and re-evaluate the patient’s nursing needs during each visit
- Making follow up visits according to patient, family & facility needs
- Maintaining up to date patient records in an electronic medical record system so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated, and changes are reflected as they occur
- Communicating significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the supervisor, physician, facility and/or other personnel involved with patient care
- Carrying out the mission and values of hospice
- Maintaining professional boundaries
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current RN license in state
- One (1) year of RN experience
- Complete required work daily
- Cope with work involving ill, disabled, and terminal patients
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
- Ability to lift at least 25lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving skills and basic math skills
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in skilled nursing (BSN)
- Hospice and/or Home Health experience
- Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
Location
- Home Office: 113 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
- Main Service Area: Jackson and surrounding areas
Hours
- 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- On call for 7 days then off the next 7 days
Background Screening
Careline Health Group conducts a background screening on you upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screens are completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Careline Health Group is an equal opportunity employer.
