Hospice RN (Case Manager Registered Nurse)

Lorian Home Health • Elk Grove, CA

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About The Position

Lorian Health is hiring a Hospice RN to provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice and palliative nursing care to patients and families in home and community settings in the areas surrounding Sacramento. The role includes completing patient and family assessments, developing and updating individualized care plans, managing pain and symptoms, educating families, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary hospice team, and supporting patients through end-of-life care. The nurse may serve as a Case Manager when assigned. This position follows an on-call schedule Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., and uses a pay-per-visit compensation model. Visit pay ranges from $100 to $170, commensurate with experience and type of visit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; a BSN is preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• If IV or ET certified, hold current certification recognized by the state(s) where practicing as an RN.
• At least one year of recent experience in a Home Health or Hospice setting, within the last three years.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients and their families in home and community settings.
• Complete comprehensive and ongoing assessments to identify patient and family needs.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized hospice and palliative care plans.
• Assess and manage pain, symptoms, medications, and treatments in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
• Serve as a Case Manager when assigned and coordinate care across the patient’s interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Educate patients and families on medications, symptom management, disease progression, and comfort-focused care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care.
• Support patients and families with physical, emotional, and end-of-life care needs.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services needed to support quality patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement activities, and continuing education.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time