Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

Intermountain Health•Denver, CO

About The Position

Join Intermountain Health’s compassionate hospice team and provide individualized, patient-centered care to patients in their homes and community settings. The Hospice RN uses clinical judgment to assess symptoms, manage care, educate and support patients and families, and coordinate services with an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life while supporting patients and families through the end-of-life journey. The nurse builds relationships with patients and families, advocates for patients, and practices with autonomy in the home setting. Care is delivered in collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, and other care partners to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 scheduled weekly hours. A current driver’s license, insured and reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record are required. The position is based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and provides care in patients’ homes and community settings. The hourly range is $37.45–$57.29, depending on experience.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Current driver’s license, insured and reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.
RNs with less than 12 months of RN working experience before joining Intermountain must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in hospice, home health, palliative care, oncology, critical care, or medical-surgical nursing.
Experience providing care in patients’ homes or community settings.
Strong communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

Assess patient symptoms and needs using nursing judgment.
Manage patient care and coordinate services with an interdisciplinary team.
Provide comfort-focused care and symptom management to enhance quality of life.
Educate and provide emotional support to patients and families.
Advocate for patients and provide personalized care aligned with their goals, needs, and wishes.
Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, and other care partners.
Document patient care and access needed information using a computer.
Assist with transferring and ambulating patients and transporting supplies and equipment.