Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager

Gentiva; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead and deliver high-quality hospice and palliative care in patients’ homes and other settings. You will assess, plan, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families through challenging times.

The role emphasizes patient-centered nursing, education for families, and compliance with care plans and regulations. Strong communication and compassionate care are essential in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
• CPR Certification.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider.
• Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate.
• Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient’s care plan warrants team participation.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable.

Skills

Nursing excellence

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

EMR / Computers

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead and deliver high-quality hospice and palliative care in patients’ homes and other settings. You will assess, plan, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families through challenging times.

The role emphasizes patient-centered nursing, education for families, and compliance with care plans and regulations. Strong communication and compassionate care are essential in this full-time position.