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.
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
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.