Hospice RN Case Manager

Northeast Professional Registry Of Nurses; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager to plan and deliver end‑of‑life care using the nursing process with patients and families. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, develop goals, and implement palliative strategies.

The role requires an active MA RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of direct care nursing experience (preferably in public health or home care). Epic experience is preferred and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or BSN (preferred) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Massachusetts RN license.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of direct care nursing experience, preferably in public health or home care nursing.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Document initial assessments and develop patient‑specific care plans.
• Inform patients and families about the dying process and expectations.
• Provide instruction on medications, actions, side effects, dosage, route, and frequency.
• Supervise Hospice Aides and document services.
• Participate in bi‑weekly hospice case conferences.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Pain and symptom management

Patient and family education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Do

The Hospice RN Case Manager plans and delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.

More Specifically

• Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.
• Perform a complete physical assessment of patient and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provide information to the patient and family regarding the dying process and expectations.
• Develop a patient‑specific plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and palliative nursing actions with emphasis on pain and symptom management.
• Provide instruction to patient and family regarding medication actions, side effects, dosage, route, and frequency.
• Provide documentation of services utilizing problem‑oriented record.
• Instruct and supervise care given by Hospice Aides.
• Supervise the care provided by the Hospice Aide every two (2) weeks minimally, and as needed.
• Participate in bi‑weekly hospice case conference or as required.

What You’ll Need

• Associate’s Degree or BSN (preferred) from an accredited school of nursing;
• An active valid Massachusetts RN license;
• An active American Health Association BLS certification;
• At least 1 year of direct care nursing experience, preferably the area of public health or home care nursing;
• EPIC experience is preferred.

What You’ll Get

• A highly competitive salary & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement
• A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
• A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care

Pay Range: $83,844.80 USD - $120,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

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Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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