RN Case Manager - Hospice

The Denver Hospice

$81K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
  • 1-2 years experience in hospice, palliative care, or related fields; new graduates considered
  • Current Colorado RN license
  • Valid Colorado state driver's license and proof of auto insurance
  • CPR certification required

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate patient and family care in line with hospice philosophy
  • Develop care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
  • Coordinate care with physicians and team members based on patient condition
  • Ensure educational needs of patients and caregivers are met
  • Conduct assessments and monitor patient needs continuously
  • Manage transitioning patients to inpatient care as necessary
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to Certified Nurse Aides
  • Participate in community education and team training initiatives

Benefits

  • Over 90% employer coverage of employee medical premiums in select plans
  • Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for individuals or $2,000 for families
  • 18 days of Paid Time Off in the first year
  • Seven Paid Holidays plus one additional Floating Holiday
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match up to 8% of total compensation
  • Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement Programs available
  • Opportunities for career advancement through Clinical Career Ladders
  • Early Wage Access and access to Legal and Identity Protection
  • Robust Leadership Development Training Programs offered
Full Job Description
The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for an RN Case Manager.

LOCATION: Denver, CO

STATUS: Full-time

SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Monday-Friday, 8am -5pm.

PAY RANGE: $81,244 - $95,451 annually; Eligible for the "Take Care Of You" Program: Scheduled 72 hours per pay period, receive 80 hours of pay.

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Stipends/Overtime

MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile - one of the highest in the industry!

CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS:

  • We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
  • We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
  • Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
  • Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
  • Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
  • Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Career & Logo wear
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Clinical Career Ladders
  • Certification Pay
  • Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
  • Team Member Service Awards
  • Early Wage Access
  • Legal and Identity Protection
  • Robust Leadership Development Training Programs


REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:

Oversees and coordinates patient and family care in accordance with hospice philosophy and delivery of care. Provides skilled nursing, including intervention, documentation, supportive care and assessments for assigned patients. The RN Case Manager is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG).

  • Develops and oversees the care plan with patient and family/caregiver, primary physician and members of the IDT/IDG. Reviews and evaluates the patient's Plan of Care (POC) in IDT/IDG meetings on a regularly scheduled basis. Approaches patient and family care in a holistic manner.
  • Coordinates patient care with the physician, NP and all members of the Interdisciplinary Team through ongoing communication and appraisal of patient's changing condition. Refers to appropriate team member for assistance as needed.
  • Ensures the educational needs of the patient and family/caregiver are met in order to promote optimal care.
  • Provides continuous assessment and monitoring of the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.
  • Performs complex telephone interviews and triages as appropriate.
  • Evaluates the appropriate time to coordinate transfer of patient from home hospice to inpatient care.
  • Supervises Certified Nurse Aides (CNA); delegates specific tasks per agency policy.
  • Participates in related services, such as community education, team training, staff/board committees and orientation of employees.
  • Responsible for meeting visit frequency, case load and/or visits per shift requirements; takes on-call rotation as needed and/or assigned.


WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:

  • Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
  • Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience in hospice/palliative care/home health, medical surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health. Consider new grads.
  • Required License: Current Colorado RN license. Valid Colorado state driver's license and proof of auto insurance. CPR certification
  • Required Travel: This position requires daily travel.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 35 lbs


If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at [redacted]. You may also call the Human Resources Department at [redacted]. Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.

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