What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Nurse Case Manager position at Senior Health?
Rocky Mountain Palliative Care is seeking a part-time Palliative Case manager in the Tooele area, who is self-motivated, independently driven and reliable.
As a Palliative Case Manager you will be joining a collaborative team that is dedicated to helping others in need and supporting one another. As a Palliative Case Manager you will develop, implement, and review healthcare plans for patients enrolled in our Palliative Care program that are chronically ill, helping them understand and choose the best healthcare options for them. Our Palliative team is committed to providing simply, the best care.
Benefits:
· $32-$38/hour
· M-F 8:30-5:00 pm
· No Weekends or Holidays
· Mileage reimbursement
· Easy to use EMR system
· Paid Time Off
· Manage your own schedule - work 40% from home/telephonic and 60% in patient’s home.
· Limited on call – 1 week every 6-8 weeks (telephone calls only)
· Be part of the greatest team out there! We have very little turnover, but lots of growth!
- 401(k)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Responsibilities:
· Assist in providing relief from symptoms and stress of a chronic illness while working together and consulting with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support in the home.
· Assess community resource needs to manage patient’s comfort, health and safety.
· Collaborate with Homecare and Hospice to coordinate care.
· Weekly Palliative contact with at least one monthly visit in person.
· Clinical and critical thinking skills to provide the best care and reduce hospitalizations.
· Be competent in knowledge about different levels of care and when it’s appropriate to offer them.
· Foster a culture of teamwork, respect and collaboration among the staff and interdisciplinary team members.
· Reliable transportation and ability to visit patients in their homes.
Qualifications:
· Associate degree w/RN license
· Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
· Case management: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $32 - $38