Hospice RN Case Manager
About The Position
At Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, we are united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to every patient and family we serve. Join a team where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported. Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager to deliver skilled, personalized nursing care aligned with each patient’s goals and needs. This role ensures high-quality, compassionate care while coordinating closely with the interdisciplinary team, managing an assigned caseload, and completing hospice admissions as needed to ensure seamless transitions into hospice services.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate degree or higher preferred
- Current RN license in the state of practice or valid multistate compact license
- CPR certification and valid driver’s license required
- Strong clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across interdisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Commitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care’s mission and values
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, or home health experience preferred
- Knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation preferred
Responsibilities
- Complete initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
- Coordinate with physicians for certification and recertification of terminal illness per Medicare regulations
- Serve as the clinical point person for assigned patients, including symptom escalation, advanced care planning, and advocacy
- Collaborate with all providers and support systems to ensure seamless, compassionate hospice care
- Develop and update individualized care plans with patients, families, and the IDG
- Provide skilled nursing care and document interventions and outcomes accurately and promptly
- Ensure documentation meets regulatory and billing compliance standards
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice philosophy
- Supervise hospice aides and revise aide care plans as needed
- Participate in IDG meetings with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement staff
- Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and clinical leadership
- Participate in the on‑call rotation and respond to urgent needs
- Escalate care needs to the medical director or covering provider when appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- On-call pay equivalent to 15 hours per day for simply being on call
- Additional compensation may apply for hours actively worked while on call
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
