Registered Nurse – Hospice Case Manager

Optimal Care•Kentwood, MI

3d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Bring your nursing expertise to one of healthcare's most meaningful specialties. As a Hospice RN Case Manager, you'll provide skilled nursing care and compassionate support to patients and families during life's final chapter, helping ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This role is perfect for a registered nurse who wants to practice the full scope of nursing while building deep, meaningful relationships with patients and families. You'll have the autonomy to coordinate comprehensive care for your caseload while working collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in your care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State License as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical care setting
Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
Willingness to travel extensively within service area daily
Advanced nursing assessment and clinical judgment skills
Proficiency in phlebotomy with proper implementation of universal precautions
Ability to assess patients in varied home and facility environments
Strong time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication and rapport-building abilities
Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse lifestyles and belief systems
Ability to cope with family emotional stress and end-of-life situations
Self-directed with strong organizational skills
Knowledge of hospice philosophy and palliative care principles

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience in hospice or home health environment

Responsibilities

Provide Expert Hospice Nursing Care
Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing assessments of patients' nursing needs
Deliver skilled nursing services requiring specialized expertise
Demonstrate proficiency in medication administration across all routes (IM, SQ, SL, TD, PO, enteral tube, IV)
Manage complex symptoms and provide comfort-focused interventions
Safely and effectively use durable medical equipment and medical devices
Coordinate Comprehensive Care
Assume primary responsibility for your caseload, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Develop and maintain individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
Coordinate services required for hospital discharges to home or facility settings
Supervise and document home health aide and LPN care delivery
Facilitate smooth transitions and ensure continuity of care across all settings
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team
Participate actively in IDG meetings, offering clinical insights and recommendations
Attend and contribute to nursing facility care conferences
Communicate regularly with physicians, facilities, team members, and the Hospice Medical Director
Coordinate with social workers, chaplains, aides, and other team members to address holistic patient needs
Support Patients and Families
Build rapport and communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers
Assess home safety, environment appropriateness, and support system capacity
Provide education about symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care
Offer appropriate support at time of death and conduct bereavement assessments when requested
Respond with sensitivity to family emotional stress and respect diverse lifestyles
Maintain Excellence in Documentation and Compliance
Complete all documentation within 24 hours of visits
Document medication regimens and update profiles according to procedures
Ensure clinical notes reflect ongoing communication and care coordination
Maintain compliance with Conditions of Participation and third-party payor requirements
Identify and report potential payment or coverage issues promptly