Hospice RN Case Manager

Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Las Vegas; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mileage reimbursement

Interdisciplinary team

Comprehensive training and development

Meaningful work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) and company match

PTO

Insurance discounts

EAP

Job summary

Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Las Vegas is seeking a dedicated Hospice RN to provide hands-on, compassionate care to patients with terminal illnesses in the West Las Vegas area. This full-time role requires delivering skilled nursing care, clinical assessments, and emotional support to patients and families.

You will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, manage pain and symptoms, educate patients and families, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as an RN in a hospice or related healthcare setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits and ability to travel throughout assigned territory.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing hospice care and documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify healthcare needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.
• Provide skilled nursing care, including pain and symptom management, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of hospice aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to update them on patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and address any concerns.
• Monitor patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, ensuring their comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care strategies that align with patients' wishes and goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and facility policies and procedures related to hospice care.
• Provide bereavement support and resources to patients' families and caregivers as needed.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and any barriers to achieving patient goals.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Hospice Director or designated supervisor.

Skills

RN license or license in practice

Hospice experience

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independence

Driver's license

CPR certification

EMR experience

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Description

As a Hospice RN, you will provide hands-on, compassionate care to patients facing terminal illnesses, offering both clinical expertise and emotional support to patients and families during this critical time.

Schedule

Full-Time, Weekdays (M-F), 8am - 5pm, Case managing patients primarily in West Las Vegas

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify healthcare needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.


• Provide skilled nursing care, including pain and symptom management, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.


• Coordinate and supervise the activities of hospice aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.


• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to update them on patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and address any concerns.


• Monitor patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, ensuring their comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.


• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care strategies that align with patients' wishes and goals.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and facility policies and procedures related to hospice care.


• Provide bereavement support and resources to patients' families and caregivers as needed.


• Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and any barriers to achieving patient goals.


• Perform all other duties assigned by the Hospice Director or designated supervisor.

At Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Las Vegas, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. We serve Henderson and the surrounding areas with expert home health nursing and rehabilitation services, with a focus on medication management, wound care, gait training, balance, and overall well-being. Our team is passionate about helping patients maintain independence and dignity throughout their care journey.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.


• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as an RN in a hospice or related healthcare setting.


• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits and ability to travel throughout assigned territory.


• Current CPR certification.


• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing hospice care and documentation.


• Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting.


• Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Capable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.


• Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.


• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.


• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.


• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.


• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without \"giving out\" or fatiguing.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation


• Mileage reimbursement


• Supportive interdisciplinary team


• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development


• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patient's lives


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Life and disability insurance


• 401(k) and a portion of contributions matched by company


• PTO


• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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