Hospice RN Case Manager – Utah County

Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care • Utah County, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager coordinates and provides compassionate, patient-centered hospice care to patients and families throughout Utah County. The role manages an assigned caseload, develops individualized care plans, provides skilled nursing assessments and interventions, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The nurse also provides families with education, guidance, and emotional support.

This is a field-based position involving patient visits in homes and other care settings throughout Utah County. The RN works independently while collaborating with clinical leadership and the interdisciplinary care team, and completes documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with hospice regulations, agency policies, professional standards, and HIPAA requirements.

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 supportive 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 Utah 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 on 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.
• A welcoming team that values communication and teamwork.
• Opportunity to provide meaningful, one-on-one patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed