Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

And more!

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) to deliver patient-centered, coordinated home-based care.

You will handle on-call coverage, initial assessments, care plan development with the team, and family counseling to meet end-of-life needs while supervising Hospice Aides and collaborating with physicians to ensure seamless care delivery.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing and a valid RN license.
• 2 years of nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; travel required.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice care needs.
• Regularly reevaluate patients’ nursing needs.
• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient, and family to direct the work of the team to provide continuous and well-coordinated care.
• Counsel patients and families in meeting end-of-life needs.
• Initiate appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patients' needs and report changes in conditions.
• Supervise Hospice Aides.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Excellent communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN license (State Certified)

Job description

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

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.

Hours:

8:30 am - 5:00 PM

Sign On Bonus $5000

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.

• 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!

At Ascend Hospice, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.