Hospice RN Case Manager – Salt Lake County, UT
About The Position
The Hospice RN Case Manager coordinates and provides compassionate, patient-centered hospice care to patients and families throughout Salt Lake County. This field-based role manages an assigned caseload, develops individualized care plans, provides skilled nursing assessments and interventions, and works with an interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The nurse also provides families with education, guidance, and emotional support. The role includes visits in patients’ homes and other care settings, coordination of care and services, and accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record. The position requires travel throughout Salt Lake County and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.
Requirements
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah.
- Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and critical-thinking skills.
- Compassionate communication and a patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment while collaborating with a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Comfort using electronic medical records and mobile technology.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout Salt Lake County.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, as required by agency policy.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or related nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing assessments and ongoing hospice visits in patients’ homes and other care settings.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
- Manage and coordinate care for an assigned caseload of hospice patients.
- Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications and provide nursing interventions within the RN scope of practice.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about disease progression, medications, symptom management, and comfort measures.
- Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
- Recognize changes in patient needs and promptly communicate them to appropriate care team members.
- Collaborate with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and care planning.
- Coordinate necessary supplies, equipment, medications, and services.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff.
- Help ensure smooth transitions of care and continuity of services.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with hospice regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards.
- Participate in ongoing care planning, recertification assessments, and quality improvement efforts.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travel.
- Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership.
- Flexible, field-based work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Welcoming team that values communication and teamwork.
- Opportunity to provide meaningful, one-on-one patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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