RN, Case Manager M-F w​/Weekend rotation TWO

At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff.

We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team!

Compensation is based on total years of experience in previous clinical roles.

In this role, you'll care for patients in their homes.
One position covers Kosciusko (Warsaw), Noble, and Whitley (Columbia City) Counties, and the other covers DeKalb County. Both positions could potentially cover additional counties on a case-by-case basis.

Manages and coordinates the provision of nursing care for assigned terminally ill palliative care patients by assessing needs, implementing nursing care plans, making appropriate revisions, and evaluating care outcomes.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Must have a current RN license to practice in the State of Indiana.

Must hold current CPR certification or obtain within the orientation period.

Must be able to provide those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.

Prefer one (1) year of recent hospital or home health care experience.

Must have a current motor vehicle operator's license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.

Must be able to drive independently to all patient/family clients' homes.

Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of him/her, or to others in the workplace.

Must be comfortable working with hospice patients with an emphasis on palliative care.

Assists with in-service training of the community on the hospice philosophy as needed/requested.

Ability to recognize needs and emergencies of hospice and palliative care patients, and provide appropriate interventions.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Must be capable of functioning independently in the patient's setting.

Implements Agency policies in all work-related situations; orientation of patient/family to hospice benefit services, including identifying the role of team members.

Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Conducts the initial assessment visit and identifies patient health problems by evaluating environmental, psychosocial, spiritual, physiological, and health behavior systems. Regarding Home Health Care, this would include Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.

Ensures proper initiation of the interdisciplinary plan-of-care, coordinating revisions to the plan-of-care, and evaluating outcomes.

Anticipates problems related to the impending death of the patient beginning at the time of admission and pursues problem resolution, including bereavement follow-up for the caregiver.

Follow state and Agency policy and procedures when legally pronouncing a death. Specifics of the death event will be documented in the clinical record; required information is communicated/submitted to appropriate parties. The patient's body will be handled with respect and dignity and in accordance with individual patient/family requests.

Respect the cultural and religious traditions and beliefs of the patient/family.

Recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with the patient/family/caregiver.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in patient care conferences to promote holistic care.

Documents findings accurately, in a timely manner, and on the appropriate forms in accordance with the Agency's procedures.

Delivers nursing care to patients, which includes pain/symptom management, teaching, providing direct care, case management, referral, advocacy, and monitoring.

Supervises clinically the care delegated to LPNs, Home Health Aides, CNA's, Companions, and/or Homemakers.

Instructs LPNs, Home Health Aides, and/or CNA's on specific patient care procedures within approved policies.

Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients/families. This includes confidentiality of personal matters as well as patients', coworkers', and the Agency's business.

Implements the individualized plan of care and re-evaluates the patient's nursing needs on an ongoing basis.

Follows orders from the patient's physician and informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs.

Maintains expected…