Hospice RN Case Manager at Optimal Care
Optimal Care is a clinician-owned and operated company that creates opportunities and an environment for employees to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on Patients and Families. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices to produce value-based outcomes by managing chronic disease processes, rehabilitation and end-of-life care. Our mission is: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What this means for you: we are committed to being an exceptional place to work where your expertise, passion, and commitment to quality care thrive.
Benefits Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Vehicle Program
Flexible Work Schedule
Mentorship Culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
Cutting Edge Technology
Key Responsibilities Hospice Registered Nurses administer skilled nursing care and case management for terminally ill patients and their families in home or facility settings.
Access, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Lead an Interdisciplinary Team in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, including professionals such as Hospice Aide, Medical Social Worker, Chaplain, LPN, Music Therapist, Massage Therapist, and Volunteers.
Complete initial evaluations and re-evaluations of the patient's nursing needs during each visit.
Assume primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care.
Conduct assessments specific to hospice care, including home safety, environment suitability, support systems, and community resources.
Provide support at the time of death and perform bereavement assessment if requested.
Maintain positive, supportive communication with physicians, patients, families, facilities, visitors, and other personnel.
Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State License as a Registered Nurse
Minimum one (1) year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in home or nursing facility environments
Demonstrates skill in nursing practice and ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and diverse lifestyles
Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently; ability to lift at least 35 lbs
Desired Qualifications BSN preferred
Experience as a nurse in a hospice or home health environment
Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
Location Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
Main Service Area: Monroe, MI
Hours Office Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Weekend Rotation
On-Call Rotation
Other Background Screening: Conducted upon acceptance of a contingent job offer by a third-party administrator in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Reasonable Accommodations: We provide reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process and perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.