Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Ascend Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) to join our team. You will assist with on-call coverage, case management, and visits to ensure comprehensive, well-coordinated care.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care plan development, and collaboration with physicians, patients, and families. Travel and strong communication skills are essential to support end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Must have a State Certified RN license.
• 2 years' experience as a professional nurse; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient and family assessments to determine hospice care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluate patients' nursing needs and adjust care plans.
• Develop and implement care plans using assessment data.
• Collaborate with healthcare team, patient, and family for coordinated care.
• Counsel patients and families in end-of-life needs.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians.
• Supervise Hospice Aides.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Hospice experience

Travel ready

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

State RN license

Job description

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) - Topeka, KS

Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 PM

Sign On Bonus $5000

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) to join our team at Ascend Hospice in Topeka, KS. As a leading provider of home care excellence, we offer a comprehensive menu of care and services delivered by a team of highly trained and compassionate professionals.

About the Role:

As a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN), you will be responsible for assisting the team with on-call, case management, and visits to ensure adequate coverage and call-outs. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Completing initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice care needs
• Regularly re-evaluating patients' nursing needs
• Using assessment data to determine care plan needs
• Collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to direct the work of the team to provide continuous and well-coordinated care
• Counseling patients and families in meeting end-of-life needs
• Initiating appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures
• Communicating with physicians regarding patients' needs and reporting any changes in patients' conditions
• Supervising Hospice Aides

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 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

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And more!