Registered Nurse RN / Hospice

Description Coverage Territory

• Kalamazoo and surrounding areas
• Schedule: 8 AM–8 PM, alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks including weekends in rotation

Our people are the difference.

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

• As a Transitions Care RN Case Manager you will plan, organize, and direct hospice care.
• They work closely with the interdisciplinary team to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the patient and families within their homes and communities.
• Case Managers will travel locally and are responsible for the following: Major Responsibilities Completes an ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
• Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments Rotating 12 hour shifts including every other weekend Benefits We Offer Competitive salary Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans Life Insurance 401(k) matching Auto Allowance Gas Card Company Equipment Paid Time Off Free Scrub Tops