Hospice Patient Care Manager

Angels Care Hospice; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse – Patient Care Manager (PCM) to coordinate and manage patient care across our hospice teams. The PCM will review referrals, guide care plans, and ensure alignment with clinical goals and quality standards.

Qualified RNs with state licensure and hospice/home care experience are encouraged to apply. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with clinicians, and ongoing quality improvement within a nationwide hospice provider.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licensure in the state.
• BSN degree from an accredited program preferred.
• Experience in hospice and/or home care setting.
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Excellent observation, nursing judgment, and communication skills.
• Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
• Knowledge of the principles of pain and symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Receives case referrals & reviews patient information to determine hospice care needs.
• Evaluates each case via home visits, conferences, record review and clinician services.
• Reviews patient’s medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures, and clinical course.
• Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, and in developing plans of care.
• Attends case conference meetings to facilitate coordination of care and interdisciplinary involvement.
• Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings to Clinical Director and hospice personnel.
• Assesses community health needs and assists in developing plans/programs.
• Participates in public relations and community activities.
• Promotes customer service orientation for all hospice personnel.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams.
• Performs other duties as delegated by the Executive.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Pain & symptom management

Hospice knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse – Patient Care Manager (PCM)

Angels Care Hospice

Why choose Angels Care Hospice?

Angels Care Hospice is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive to be an industry leader and a destination for nurses who are looking for a long-term career with a company that supports them and their professional goals. With over 80 locations & growing, we are always looking for quality nurses to join our team.

Angels Care Hospice is Nationally Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’!

What we offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
  • The flexibility of our PTO plan allows you to set your own priorities & use it for any number of events in your life.
• Extensive Training
  • We encourage you to continue your professional development. Angels Care offers access to CEU portals at zero cost to you.
• Full Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits (Available 1 st Month)
  • We offer comprehensive & competitive medical and dental benefits. There are multiple options for you to choose from so you can select a plan that works best for you.
• Company Matched 401(k)
  • We care about your financial well-being and help contribute & plan for your future retirement goals.
• Angels Care has an ‘Internal Promotion’ first mentality. We want you to grow your career with us!

About the position:

The Registered Nurse Patient Care Manager is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately.

Job Functions:

• Receives case referrals & reviews available patient information related to case to determine hospice care needs.
• Evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review and the services provided by clinicians.
• Reviews patient’s medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures, and clinical course.
• Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plans of care.
• Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
• Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Clinical Director and hospice personnel.
• Assesses health needs of community and assists in the development of plan(s)/program(s) to meet needs.
• Participates in public relations and community activities.
• Promotes customer service orientation for all hospice personnel.
• Participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the Executive

Qualifications:

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree preferred.
• Previous experience in hospice and/or home care setting.
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Has excellent observation, nursing judgment, and communication skills.
• Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
• Has knowledge of the principles of pain & symptom management.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremploymentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.