Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Elysian Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Elysian Hospice in Houston, TX seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide skilled nursing care, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, physicians, patients and families, and develop individualized Hospice Plans of Care to support quality outcomes.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, ensure regulatory compliance and accurate clinical documentation in the EMR, educate families on disease progression and symptom management, and supervise care along the continuum of

Qualifications

• RN license in accordance with state requirements.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• HCHB experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and care planning practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update individualized hospice plans of care.
• Coordinate hospice patient care with IDT, physicians, patients, caregivers, and family members.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Determine the scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient needs.
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, compliant clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and IDT.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Clinical documentation

English proficiency

Education

RN license

Tools

Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Job description

Overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) provides skilled nursing care to hospice patients and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families throughout the hospice care journey. This role performs comprehensive patient assessments, develops and manages individualized hospice Plans of Care, and supports quality patient outcomes through effective care coordination, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance. The Hospice Registered Nurse delivers compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care while promoting hospice philosophy, symptom management, continuity of care, and communication among all members of the care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.


• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update individualized hospice Plans of Care to support quality patient care and continuity of services.


• Coordinate hospice patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, caregivers, and family members.


• Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, medications, symptom management, comfort measures, and end-of-life care.


• Determine the scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient condition, care needs, and Plan of Care requirements.


• Supervise and provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) staff.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.


• Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.


• Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, documentation standards, agency policies, and third-party payer requirements.


• Participate in case conferences, Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, care coordination activities, and ongoing patient care reviews.


• Monitor assigned hospice cases to promote quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and continuity of care.


• Promote hospice philosophy and deliver compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care services.

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Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), licensed in accordance with state requirements.


• Hospice experience preferred.


• Home Care Home Base (HCHB) experience preferred.


• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills.


• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.


• Knowledge of hospice regulations, hospice documentation requirements, and care planning practices preferred.


• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance.


• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages


• 401k with match


• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance


• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays


• Short-Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement


• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.