Hospice Nurse Case Manager- Oshkosh

Job description

Department: 39109 Oshkosh - Hospice Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8-4:30, participate in holiday/on-call coverage. External candidates may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus! Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in all hospice settings. Frequency of patient / family contacts will be at the discretion of the Case Manager and his/her assessment of need, but will be a minimum of every 15 days. The Case Manager utilizes teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to provide comfort care at end of life and maximize the quality of life for the patients and families. Educates patients and families regarding disease processes and trajectory, disease management, hospice philosophies, signs and symptoms of decline and end of life. Updates the primary physician as indicated and according to agency, accreditation, state and federal requirements. Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient of her/his caseload to include appropriate utilization of services and the app...