Utilization Case Manager Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN (NOW HIRING)

At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff.

We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team!

Compensation is based on total years of experience in previous clinical roles.

In this role, you'll care for patients in the Fort Wayne Area as a member of a Home Care team.

You will be working 40 hours each week, Monday through Friday, with weekend rotations. Daytime Hours

We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work/Life Balance and providing Excellent Employee Benefits. 

• Free Employer Health Clinic (for medical plan participants). Partnership with Parkview Health.
• Catastrophic Medical Care Plan (qualifications apply).
• Medical Claims and Healthcare Utilization Management program.

• CoShare Child Care Cost Sharing plan (for qualifying employees).

POSITION TITLE: HOME CARE CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE 

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: Clinical Team Leader

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To provide safe personal care and support for the terminally ill, in the hospice facility, under the direction of the Patient Care Director and/or RN Case Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of 105-hour CNA Certification program (need copy of Certificate).
• Current/active CNA License
  AND
• Minimum six (6) months (one [1] year preferred) CNA/HHA experience, within the last twenty-four (24) months, in the home health, long-term care, or hospital setting.
  OR
• RN nursing students who have successfully completed courses with a grade of “C” or better, who currently possess an active CNA License, will be said to have met the above qualifications.
• Must hold current CPR certification or obtain within the orientation period.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of him/her or others in the workplace.
• Must have a current motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.
• For CNA Home Care, must be able to drive independently to all patient/family/ clients’ homes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Gives client care per agency policies and procedures, following written Plan of Care.
• Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include: bed bath, sponge bath, tub bath or shower bath. Shampoo: sink, tub, or bed. Nail and skin care. Oral hygiene. Toileting and elimination needs, emptying commode and catheter bag; empty, cleanse, and reinforce ostomy bag. Normal range of motion and positioning, ambulating with use of gait belt. Changing linens, adequate nutrition, fluid intake and output.
• Assists patients with various rehabilitation activities under the direction of a licensed therapist or RN.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when assigned.
• Meal preparations.
• Assists patient with feeding and feeds patients unable to feed themselves.
• Observes patient’s condition and reports significant changes in status to the appropriate nurse.
• Computer documents care per agency policies and procedures.
  
• Manages care of assigned patients in a timely fashion.
  
• Maintains clean, safe, and healthy environment in the patient care area.
• As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in patient care conference as assigned to promote holistic care.
  
• CNA will maintain good personal hygiene and conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner.
  
• CNA must maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients. This includes confidentiality of personal matters as well as patients’, coworkers’, and Agency business. Maintains respect for the patient's privacy and property.
  
• Attends educational opportunities and in-services in accordance with agency guidelines to improve clinical practice.
  
• Must be willing to be cross-trained in other departments within the agency.
  
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
  
• Adheres to all Stillwater Hospice policies.
  
• Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices. 
• Participates in quality improvement activities and/or other agency committees or task forces when requested.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs light housekeeping chores.
• May run errands, on occasion, with supervisor approval.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must have visual, hearing, and mental ability to initiate and comprehend written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to engage in clear, concise verbal/non-verbal communication.
• Lifting: Transfer patients into positions to perform daily care, personal hygiene, and grooming - Occasional to Frequent.
• Carrying: Personal hygiene supplies to and from bathroom to patient - Frequent.
• Linen for short distances - Frequent.
• Pushing/pulling: Readjust patient in bed - Frequent.
• Standing: While performing patient care - Frequent to Constant.
• Sitting: While performing patient care and paperwork. - Occasional
• Climbing: Up and down stairs in patient’s home - Occasional
• Balancing: Needed for normal ambulation, climbing stairs, and for reaching - Frequent.
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching/reaching: To perform patient care - Frequent.
• Handling patient care items, i.e., soap, shampoo, toothbrush, comb, dressing -Frequent.
• Fingering: Pen, visit reports - Frequent.
• Opening: Bottles and jars - Frequent.
• Talking: To communicate with patient and family; and to communicate with supervisor and coworkers - Frequent.
• Hearing: To communicate with patient, coworkers, patient’s family, and supervisor - Frequent to Constant.
• Seeing: Constant.
• Must be able to climb a minimum of three (3) flights of stairs.
• Recognizes emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures according to agency policy.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in occasional emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:

• Must be willing to travel in inclement weather.
• Potential exposure to variable temperatures in working environment.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, needle sticks, hazardous waste, etc.
• Potential threat of physical violence to self. (Security personnel available upon request.)
• Potential exposure to harm from pets visiting patients on hospice unit.

CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:

• Potential exposure to chemical/cleaning substances within facility.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Standard precautions will be consistently used for patients. Protective clothing and equipment are provided by the employer at no cost to the employee.
• Seat belts must be worn when traveling during working hours according to state law.

OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be willing to accept assignments without regard to disease or ethnic origin.
• Must exhibit dependability in areas such as attendance, tardiness, and flexibility for unit coverage.
• Must be willing to work scheduled holiday rotation.