Registered Nurse Night Case Manager

Beloit Health System at Beloit Regional Hospice is hiring a Registered Nurse Night Shift Case Manager to join our team.

• Shift: 3rd
• Schedule: 4:30p-8a
• Hours per week: 7 on/7 off schedule
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Beloit Regional Hospice

The Registered Nurse Night Shift Case Manager is responsible for the provision of care for all patients/family on call needs based on the nursing process. The Registered Nurse Night Shift Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of services provided by the Interdisciplinary Team assuring that the patient and family needs are met, and care is provided consistently with federal and state regulations, Beloit Health System/Beloit Regional Hospice policies and procedures, and hospice standards of practice.

The Registered Nurse Night Shift Case Manager will:

• Communicate regularly with the multidisciplinary team, including the primary care physician, regarding patient's condition.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient involving the patient/family and interdisciplinary team and update plan of care when patient condition changes.
• Be attentive to physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of patient/family experience, supporting directly or consulting with other team members to meet needs.
• Document patient/family needs, goals, and interventions accurately in the medical record.
• Document all patient encounters prior to end of shift for continuity of care.
• Instruct and educate primary caregivers, family, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care as indicated.
• Supervise and document on-site evaluation of certified nursing assistant delivery of care every 14 days.
• Communicate to any unusual or potentially problematic needs/concerns.
• Assess and admit patients, develop initial Interdisciplinary plan of care and complete paperwork in accordance with Beloit Regional Hospice policies and procedures.
• Communicate in a positive, responsive, cooperative manner with patients, families, team members, and all others you encounter as a representative of Beloit Regional Hospice.
• Anticipate and meet patient and family needs. Participate in agency in-services and community education opportunities as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in Wisconsin or Illinois, with the ability to obtain a license in the opposite state. Must apply within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Assessment skills, flexibility, dependability, and teamwork skills are imperative.
• Maintain current knowledge of state and federal hospice regulations, and the RN Scope of Practice for Wisconsin and Illinois.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Assist in providing 24-hour, 7 day-a-week coverage to patients/families.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.
• Adhere to established hospice and health system, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in educational programs and continually seek for personal development.
• May be called in event of need.
• Physical effort includes walking, standing, stair climbing, bending and stooping, lifting, reaching, and sitting at long intervals.
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
• Ability to see and hear at a sufficient level to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with patients, peers, and the public.
• Ability to carry 15-30 pounds, read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Reporting Relationship: Department Manager & Director.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.