Hospice RN Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Northern Illinois Hospice is a trusted and growing agency. Founded in 1979, we were the first hospice agency in our region and one of the first 50 hospice agencies in the nation. We are looking for exceptional people to join our exceptional team. People who want to make a difference in the community and in the lives of others. The end of life can be accompanied by feelings of loss and isolation, and the Northern Illinois Hospice team is dedicated to ensuring that the transition is filled with dignity, comfort, and peace. We are dedicated to doing this not only for our patients but for their families and loves ones as well.

We are seeking a dedicated RN Case Manager for the Freeport area, with the highest standards of excellence, who seeks the opportunity to work for an employer that’s the leader in patient-focused, team-based hospice care and committed to creating a culture of excellence.  The RN Case Manager is responsible for supervising, coordinating, monitoring, and following the plan of care for assigned patients. Case Manager provides nursing care, education and support to the patient / family and / or caregivers. You will also promote professional integrity, and participate in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Facilitate coordination of physical, clinical, and psychosocial care among the interdisciplinary healthcare team and patient / family.
• Use technology to assess the health status and physical needs of the patient.
• Assess patients' knowledge and risk for complications.
• Set and reach realistic goals for patients.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding appropriate home care.
• Assist patients in arranging for needed home health services.
• Provide education to patients about their level of physical dependence on others for activities of daily living, daily routines, and when to seek out others for help.
• Provide education to caregivers about supportive care measures to incorporate into the home environment.

Northern Illinois Hospice supports our employees’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. The expected base salary range for this role is $78,000 - $108,000 . However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits.

BENEFITS :

Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Northern Illinois Hospice, we believe diversity makes us better.

Northern Illinois Hospice is a drug free workplace.

Education :

Training and Licensure :

Experience :

Knowledge / Skills / Ability :

Other : Local residence with ability to respond to on-call within 30 minutes. Meets agency requirements for criminal background check.

Compensation details : 78000-108000 Yearly Salary

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