Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

HopeHealth • South Kingstown, RI

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About The Position

HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking an experienced RN to provide care to hospice patients in long-term care facilities in southern Rhode Island. The RN Case Manager serves as an advocate, negotiator, and leader in providing clinical oversight for patients. The successful candidate is passionate about delivering excellent end-of-life care and approaches the work with urgency and disciplined attention to accuracy and quality.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with an 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule and a rotating weekend commitment of every third or fourth weekend. HopeHealth describes its hospice care team as providing comfort and support to people with advanced serious illnesses or nearing the end of life, while also supporting their families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of clinical experience.
• Strong assessment, clinical, and communication skills.
• Strong desire to join an organization committed to providing patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island and Massachusetts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage each patient's plan of care.
• Regularly evaluate and adjust the plan of care as needed to meet changing patient needs.
• Provide ongoing training and education to patients and family members.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and make referrals to community services as necessary.
• Prepare point-of-care clinical documentation showing progress toward established goals.
• Coordinate services and inform physicians, management, and other staff about changes in patients' conditions and needs.
• Determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient needs.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate, relevant, and timely documentation about patients' conditions and care provided.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Disability coverage.
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs.
• Life and long-term-disability insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Orientation programs.
• Educational assistance.
• Reimbursement for certifications.
• Continuing education through the HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree