RN | Registered Nurse Case Manager | Community Care Hospice

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Mcpherson, KS

About The Position

Midland Care Connection’s Community Care Hospice program provides compassionate, personalized end-of-life care to individuals and families in central and south central Kansas. The RN Case Manager coordinates and delivers patient-centered hospice care, supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life for people with life-limiting illnesses. The role assesses patients’ medical needs, develops individualized care plans, and ensures appropriate symptom management, medications, and therapies. As a primary clinical liaison among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team, the RN Case Manager also provides education and emotional support, helps families navigate medical decisions, and advocates for patients’ wishes while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards. This is a full-time, day-shift position located in McPherson, Kansas. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two increments, at six months and one year of employment.

Requirements

Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
At least two years of nursing experience; acute care, home health, or hospice experience is preferred.
Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
Knowledge of end-of-life care, symptom management, and palliative care principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
Basic computer proficiency for electronic medical records and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or palliative care certification, such as CHPN or equivalent.
Experience in case management or care coordination.
Familiarity with hospice regulatory standards and compliance.
Experience providing patient and family education on end-of-life issues.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize complex tasks.
Compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ medical needs and develop individualized care plans.
Coordinate and deliver patient-centered hospice care, including appropriate symptom management, medications, and therapies.
Serve as a primary clinical liaison among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
Provide education and emotional support to families.
Help patients and families navigate complex medical decisions.
Ensure compliance with hospice regulatory standards.
Advocate for patients’ wishes and support their comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two increments at six months and one year of employment.
Health insurance options for employees and dependents.
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions.
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Days, and Taking Care of You Days.
Holiday pay for six holidays per year.
403(b) ERISA retirement plan with a match.
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000.
On-site education center providing professional development and CEU credits.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents.
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations.
Uniform Allowance Program.