RN Case Manager

Pikes Peak Hospice

$77K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
  • 1-2 years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related fields.
  • Current Colorado RN license and CPR certification required.
  • Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.
  • Ability to lift, push or pull a minimum of 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate patient and family care according to hospice philosophy.
  • Develop care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Coordinate patient care through ongoing communication with the healthcare team.
  • Ensure educational needs of patients and families are met to promote optimal care.
  • Perform assessments, monitoring physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Evaluate patient transfer needs between home hospice and inpatient care.
  • Supervise Certified Nurse Aides and delegate tasks as appropriate.
  • Participate in community education, team training, and employee orientation.

Benefits

  • Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans.
  • Health Savings Account with significant employer funding – $1,000 for singles, $2,000 for families.
  • Extensive paid time off – 18 days in the first year for full-time team members.
  • Two free, confidential benefit programs for logistical and financial issues.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match up to 8% of total compensation.
  • Generous education reimbursement program for professional development.
  • Robust leadership development training programs offered.
Full Job Description
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO

STATUS: Full-time

SHIFTS: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00a - 5:00p, 40 hours

Eligible for the "Take Care Of You" Program: Scheduled 72 hours per pay period, receive 80 hours of pay.

PAY RANGE: $77,376 - $90,916 annually

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid mileage/Shift Diffs/Stipends

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 experience in hospice/palliative care/home health, medical surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
  • Required License: Current Colorado RN license. Current CPR certification. Valid Colorado state driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
  • Required Travel: This position requires daily travel.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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