Hospice, General In-patient Nurse-Case Manager
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Job Description
About Beaumont Home Health and Hospice and the Hospice, General In-patient Nurse-Case Manager Role
Beaumont Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to the growth and development of its team, fostering a culture of caring for patients like family. The organization is part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.
This Hospice, General In-patient Nurse-Case Manager position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families during end-of-life care. You’ll provide holistic, family-centered care, anticipating, preventing, and treating undesirable symptoms.
Key Details:
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 12pm – 8pm; weekend rotation, one summer and one winter holiday
• Location: Based at Trenton & Dearborn Hospitals
• Agency: Beaumont Home Health and Hospice
• Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
Responsibilities:
• Plan of Care: Implement care to achieve comfortable and safe dying, self-determined life closure, and effective grieving for patient and family.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Support the patient’s dignity and spiritual/cultural beliefs; provide support at the time of death, including disposition of medications and funeral home notification.
• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Communication: Provide referral sources with information on hospice programs and coordinate patient care for optimal transition.
• Operations: Attend interdisciplinary team meetings for full team discussions, consultation, and evaluation of patient/family needs.
• Assist in determining the need to change the level of care based upon assessment and collaboration with the Attending Physician or Medical Director.
Required Skills:
• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
• Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
• Independent worker with demonstrated skills in patient care and education
• Attention to detail, observant, and able to follow directions
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred or Graduate of Diploma or Associate Degree program in Nursing within the state of employment
• Minimum 3 years inpatient clinical experience, preferably hospice
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
• Capable of all physical demands
Benefits:
The company offers competitive financial incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k participation opportunity
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
