Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager — Full-Time On-Call

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care Internal Careers; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call rotation

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Marion County, FL, is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager to manage a full caseload, coordinate care, and provide symptom management across patient homes and care facilities. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered hospice care within an interdisciplinary team.

As the primary clinical contact, you will perform assessments, coordinate certifications, educate families, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of practice or valid multistate compact license.
• Minimum of one year of hospice, palliative care, or home health nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification and valid driver’s license required.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of patient physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Coordinate with physicians for certification and recertification of terminal illness in compliance with Medicare regulations.
• Serve as the primary clinical contact for assigned patients, including care planning, symptom escalation, and advocacy.
• Coordinate care with all providers and support systems to ensure seamless hospice services.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary group.
• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care and document interventions and outcomes promptly.
• Ensure documentation supports regulatory, quality, and billing compliance requirements.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice philosophy.
• Supervise hospice aides and support the development and revision of aide care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and coordinate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement staff.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and clinical leadership.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to urgent patient needs as required.
• Escalate care needs to the medical director or covering provider as clinically indicated.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Documentation accuracy

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Marion County, FL, is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager to manage a full caseload, coordinate care, and provide symptom management across patient homes and care facilities. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered hospice care within an interdisciplinary team.

As the primary clinical contact, you will perform assessments, coordinate certifications, educate families, and participate in on-call rotations.