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Hospice RN Case Manager | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
About the Role
Optimal Care Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs) are skilled professionals who provide comprehensive nursing care, case management, and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families in home or facility settings. As a Hospice RN, you will assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Working closely with the Hospice Medical Director, you will lead an Interdisciplinary Team—which may include Hospice Aides, Medical Social Workers, Chaplains, LPNs, Music or Massage Therapists, and Volunteers—to ensure patients receive holistic, high-quality care.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct initial patient evaluations and ongoing reassessments to meet nursing care needs.
- Manage your caseload, including assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Perform hospice-specific assessments, including:
- Home safety evaluations
- Appropriateness of the home environment for care delivery
- Availability and capacity of support systems and community resources
- Provide compassionate support to patients and families, including at the time of death. Conduct bereavement assessments as requested.
- Maintain positive and professional communication with physicians, patients, families, facilities, visitors, and other team members.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State License as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
- Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
- Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
- Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
- Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
- Ability to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
Desired Qualifications
- BSN preferred
- Experience as a nurse in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
- Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
Location
- Office: 4341 S. Westnedge Ave, Suite 2210, Kalamazoo MI 49008
- Service Area: Kalamazoo and Battle Creek
Schedule
- Regular Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Weekend Rotation
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Apply to Optimal CareHospice RN Case Manager | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
About the Role
Optimal Care Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs) are skilled professionals who provide comprehensive nursing care, case management, and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families in home or facility settings. As a Hospice RN, you will assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Working closely with the Hospice Medical Director, you will lead an Interdisciplinary Team—which may include Hospice Aides, Medical Social Workers, Chaplains, LPNs, Music or Massage Therapists, and Volunteers—to ensure patients receive holistic, high-quality care.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct initial patient evaluations and ongoing reassessments to meet nursing care needs.
- Manage your caseload, including assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Perform hospice-specific assessments, including:
- Home safety evaluations
- Appropriateness of the home environment for care delivery
- Availability and capacity of support systems and community resources
- Provide compassionate support to patients and families, including at the time of death. Conduct bereavement assessments as requested.
- Maintain positive and professional communication with physicians, patients, families, facilities, visitors, and other team members.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State License as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
- Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
- Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
- Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
- Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
- Ability to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
Desired Qualifications
- BSN preferred
- Experience as a nurse in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
- Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
Location
- Office: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Service Area: Newaygo, Grant, Lakeview, and Greenville
Schedule
- Regular Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Weekend Rotation: One weekend every fifth weekend, covering any PRN assignments in a different area
- Holiday Rotation: Two holidays per year-one in winter and one in summer-from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Saturday-Sunday)
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Apply to Optimal CareHospice RN Case Manager | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
About the Role
Optimal Care Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs) are skilled professionals who provide comprehensive nursing care, case management, and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families in home or facility settings. As a Hospice RN, you will assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Working closely with the Hospice Medical Director, you will lead an Interdisciplinary Team—which may include Hospice Aides, Medical Social Workers, Chaplains, LPNs, Music or Massage Therapists, and Volunteers—to ensure patients receive holistic, high-quality care.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct initial patient evaluations and ongoing reassessments to meet nursing care needs.
- Manage your caseload, including assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Perform hospice-specific assessments, including:
- Home safety evaluations
- Appropriateness of the home environment for care delivery
- Availability and capacity of support systems and community resources
- Provide compassionate support to patients and families, including at the time of death. Conduct bereavement assessments as requested.
- Maintain positive and professional communication with physicians, patients, families, facilities, visitors, and other team members.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State License as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
- Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
- Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
- Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
- Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
- Ability to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
Desired Qualifications
- BSN preferred
- Experience as a nurse in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
- Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
Location
- Office: 4341 S. Westnedge Ave, Suite 2210, Kalamazoo MI 49008
- Service Area: Kalamazoo to St. Joseph (mostly Kalamazoo area)
Schedule
- Regular Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Weekend Rotation: Required on rotating basis
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Apply to Optimal CareHospice Medical Social Worker - $2,500 Sign On Bonus
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
Why Join Us as a Hospice Medical Social Worker?
As a trained Medical Social Worker at Optimal Care Hospice, you’ll provide compassionate support to patients and families living with terminal illnesses. You’ll play a critical role in enhancing patients’ quality of life by coordinating care, managing day-to-day needs, establishing and evaluating goals, and counseling patients and their caregivers throughout the end-of-life journey.
What You’ll Do:
- Complete initial social work evaluations within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluate needs during each visit.
- Assist patients and caregivers with funeral planning, financial, legal, and healthcare decisions.
- Educate and guide patients and families in preparing advanced directives.
- Connect patients and caregivers to community resources and referral services.
- Conduct comprehensive social assessments, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and identifying risks such as neglect, abuse, or suicidal ideation; develop interventions based on findings.
- Assess the psychosocial status of patients and caregivers in relation to the patient’s terminal illness.
- Provide counseling for stress, coping challenges, and other identified needs.
- Identify and educate staff on patient- and caregiver-specific cultural considerations, including communication preferences, family roles, space, and special traditions.
- Provide bereavement support to patients, caregivers, and hospice team members.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
- Current state licensing in social work
- Current and valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Minimum of one year experience in healthcare
- Medical Social Work skills are as defined by accepted MSW standards
- Understands the hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying
- Experience and or education in grief or loss counseling
- Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patient’s families and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
- Demonstrates skill in Social Work practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Hospice experience is preferred
- Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
Location
- Office: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Service Area: Muskegon and Grand Haven areas, with occasional coverage in Grand Rapids
Hours
- Regular Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Weekend Rotation: Required on rotating basis
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