Hospice RN

Ocean Healthcare • West Chester, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Serenity Hospice PA is seeking an experienced Hospice RN Case Manager for a dedicated facility-based position in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The role is assigned to one facility, allowing the nurse to spend more time providing patient care and less time driving. The nurse serves as Serenity Hospice’s primary clinical presence at the facility and oversees hospice care for patients residing there. This is not an inpatient hospice unit; patients live at the facility and receive hospice services there.

The Case Manager manages patients’ individualized plans of care, assesses changing needs, coordinates services, communicates with families and facility staff, and collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The position involves building relationships with patients, families, facility nurses and leaders, caregivers, physicians, and hospice colleagues, while serving as a trusted clinical resource at the facility.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no nights or weekends. The job posting lists a salary of $90,000–$94,000 per year.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania RN license.
• Strong hospice nursing experience; the posting specifies one year of experience.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with families during difficult and emotional situations.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to take ownership of the facility partnership.
• Familiarity with hospice EMR documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate individualized hospice plans of care for patients residing at the facility.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, routine visits, and ongoing evaluations.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and provide timely clinical intervention and symptom management.
• Provide compassionate nursing care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding disease progression, medications, hospice philosophy, and end-of-life care.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and families through consistent communication and compassionate care.
• Communicate and collaborate with facility nurses, administrators, caregivers, physicians, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as a clinical leader and trusted resource for facility staff.
• Educate facility staff about hospice philosophy, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Coordinate medications, equipment, supplies, and other hospice services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate changes to patient plans of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Advocate for patients and families and keep their goals and comfort central to the plan of care.
• Foster a strong, professional partnership between Serenity Hospice and the facility.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee appreciation and recognition
• Opportunities for professional growth within a growing hospice organization
• Supportive interdisciplinary team

What This Job Offers

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