Hospice RN Case Manager
About The Position
The Hospice RN Case Manager coordinates and manages patient care in a hospice setting. The role provides skilled nursing services and oversees the implementation of care plans, while managing patient care autonomously and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The position is full-time, weekdays (Monday–Friday), on the day shift from 9 AM to 5 PM. The Case Manager conducts comprehensive patient assessments, develops and updates individualized care plans, provides nursing care and education, and coordinates the work of hospice aides and other healthcare professionals. The role also supports patients and families through end-of-life care, helps ensure care aligns with patients’ wishes and goals, maintains regulatory and documentation compliance, and participates in team discussions about patient progress and care needs.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in a hospice or related healthcare setting.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.
- Current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing hospice care and documentation.
- Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting.
- Ability to lift and transfer patients and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, squat, and walk for extended periods during home visits.
- Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.
- Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support part of the body without fatigue.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience is preferred.
- Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.
- Provide skilled nursing care, including pain and symptom management, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
- Coordinate and supervise hospice aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members about patient progress, treatment plans, and concerns.
- Monitor patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, supporting comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care strategies aligned with patients’ wishes and goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and facility policies and procedures related to hospice care.
- Provide bereavement support and resources to patients’ families and caregivers as needed.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and barriers to patient goals.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Hospice Director or designated supervisor.
- Maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the work schedule set by the department supervisor or manager.
- Respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
