Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
About The Position
The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager oversees hospice patient care, leads and mentors an assigned hospice care team, and ensures compliance with clinical best practices and regulatory requirements. The role combines case management, interdisciplinary team coordination, clinical oversight, quality improvement, and compassionate direct care for patients and families. This is a home-based role involving extensive travel across multiple locations, potentially several hours per day, and 1–10 home visits daily. Travel areas may change according to patient needs. The nurse provides hands-on care in varied home environments and weather conditions and uses a tablet or laptop to document in the medical record during visits. The position also includes participation in an on-call rotation providing 24/7 oversight of patient care and agency operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field.
- Clinical RN experience.
- Valid RN license in the state of practice.
- Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance for home visits.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, Local Coverage Determinations, and regulatory standards.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Ability to manage patient needs and interdisciplinary team functions.
- Strong interpersonal skills for communicating compassionately and professionally with patients, families, and caregivers.
- Sensitivity to patient privacy, HIPAA compliance, and ethical care practices.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of individual patients and families.
- Ability to travel several hours per day, make 1–10 home visits daily, and work in varied weather and home environments.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice or home health experience.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse certification.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and ensure the competency of the assigned hospice care team.
- Lead the team and provide direction and oversight to interdisciplinary team members.
- Oversee patient care plans, evaluations, and treatments to support optimal outcomes.
- Monitor and review patient care for compliance with Medicare and hospice regulatory standards.
- Review and approve care plans in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, review outcome data, and drive performance improvements.
- Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary team meetings with hospice clinicians and the medical director.
- Provide ongoing training, guidance, and documentation support to hospice team members, including orientation and performance feedback.
- Assist the Director of Clinical Services in maintaining compliance and survey readiness.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 oversight of patient care and agency operations.
- Conduct home visits and provide compassionate hands-on care to patients and families.
- Document medical information in real time using a tablet or laptop during patient visits.
Benefits
- Autonomy in home-based patient visits and stated flexibility and work-life balance.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
