RN | Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager | Home Care

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

About The Position

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Topeka, Kansas, dedicated to supporting older adults and seriously ill individuals in their homes. Its services include hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and the PACE program. The hospice home care program provides holistic, person-centered support for people with terminal illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Its interdisciplinary team includes nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, and also provides bereavement support to families. The RN Case Manager coordinates and delivers patient-centered end-of-life care. The role assesses patients’ medical needs, develops individualized care plans, and helps ensure appropriate symptom management, medications, and therapies. The RN Case Manager serves as a primary clinical liaison among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team, while educating and supporting families, helping them navigate medical decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, advocating for patient wishes, and promoting quality of life. The position is full-time, day shift, in Topeka, 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 in the state of practice.
Minimum of 2 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 interacting 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 (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.
Develop individualized patient care plans.
Ensure patients receive appropriate symptom management, medications, and therapies to maintain comfort and dignity.
Serve as the primary clinical liaison between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
Provide education and emotional support to families.
Help families navigate complex medical decisions.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Advocate for patients’ wishes and enhance their quality of life during hospice care.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two increments, at 6 months and 1 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 and Taking Care of You Days.
Holiday pay for six holidays per year.
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan with 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.