Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Come join Hospice of Michigan! As the largest non-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we offer comfort and peace for patients and their loved ones. Our commitment here at Hospice of Michigan is Every person, Every time.

Hospice of Michigan is looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager passionate to provide high quality patient care to join our team! Provides professional nursing services or supervises the provision of nursing services to hospice patients in accordance with accepted standards of practice and organizational guidelines. May perform nursing services in a variety of care settings and/or roles, including but not limited to case management, admissions or on-call.

Essential functions include providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Completes a comprehensive initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver to determine hospice needs. Assists in developing, implementing, evaluating and updating the individualized plan of care; recommends revisions to the plan, as needed, based on acuity and patient/family/caregiver needs. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to prioritize and provide patient and family oriented hospice services.

Provides end-of-life care including comfort care and symptom management according to North Star Care Community indicators. Provides initial and ongoing patient/family instruction, education and support regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and issues of ethical concerns. Assesses the ability of caregivers to meet patients immediate needs upon admission and throughout care. Coordinates ordering durable medical equipment and supplies. Participates in quality assurance processes/programs, internal/external education/training, marketing and other activities that promote the mission of the organization.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited school of nursing with possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Michigan. Minimum of one to two years of varied nursing experience required; hospice experience and CHPN preferred. Ability to use technology required of clinicians in their practice. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, effective organizational, prioritization and follow-through skills, attention to detail, tact, dependability, emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain confidentiality and promote positive, constructive relationships with communication and collaboration at all levels.