Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Ascend Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA seeks an RN Case Manager to support on-call, case management, and patient visits in the hospice program. You will assess patients and families, develop care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuous, well-coordinated care.

The role requires an active RN license, 2 years nursing experience (hospice preferred), the ability to travel, and strong communication skills. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a State Certified RN license.
• 2 years' experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient's nursing needs.
• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient and family, to coordinate continuous and well‑coordinated care.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting end-of-life needs.
• Initiates appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures.
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports changes in condition.
• Supervises the Hospice Aides.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

RN Case Manager

The RN Case Manager will be responsible for assisting the Team with On Call/Case Management/Visits to aid in coverage and call outs. Job duties can include, but are not limited to:

• Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs

• Regularly re-evaluates the patients nursing needs

• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs

• Collaborate with the entire healthcare team, patient and family, to help direct the work of the team to provide are that is continuous and well-coordinated

• Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needs

• Initiates appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures

• Communicates with the physician regarding patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition

• Supervises the Hospice Aides

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Professional Experience:

• Must have a State Certified RN license

• 2 years' experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred

• Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation

• Must be willing to travel

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.