RN, Care Manager, Hospice
About The Position
Coordinates and delivers comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in accordance with hospice philosophy and regulatory guidelines. The role manages a caseload, conducts thorough assessments, develops individualized care plans, and provides skilled nursing interventions addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. The Care Manager is the primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team, supporting communication and continuity of care. Responsibilities include symptom management, medication administration, patient and family education, coordination with physicians and support staff, and ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy.
- Valid driver's license and at least 21 years of age.
- Current automobile insurance and a reliable automobile.
- Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Five years of hospice nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
- Develop and update individualized plans of care in coordination with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Deliver skilled nursing care, including medication management, pain and symptom control, and wound care.
- Educate patients and families about disease processes, expected symptoms, medications, and hospice philosophy.
- Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to patients and families as needed.
- Serve as the primary case manager for an assigned caseload, typically 12–18 patients, and ensure continuity of care.
- Communicate regularly with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other team members.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise care plans.
- Complete timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state and federal hospice regulations.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and respond promptly to after-hours patient needs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
