Hospice RN & Case Manager: Compassionate Home Care

Gentiva; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Generous PTO & Holidays

Wellness Programs

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

CEU Opportunities

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pet & Other Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice in Mishawaka, IN is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to lead patient care at home. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop plans of care, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, evidence-based hospice services.

You’ll educate families, manage symptoms, document care progress, and support transitions across care settings. A valid Indiana RN license, CPR, and at least one year of hospice or home health experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 1 year in hospice or related settings.
• Current nursing license in the state of employment.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician).
• Support the continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and recognizing and supporting transitions in levels of care.
• Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.

Skills

RN experience

Hospice/palliative care

Assessment skills

Communication

Care planning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Gentiva Hospice in Mishawaka, IN is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to lead patient care at home. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop plans of care, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, evidence-based hospice services.

You’ll educate families, manage symptoms, document care progress, and support transitions across care settings. A valid Indiana RN license, CPR, and at least one year of hospice or home health experience are preferred.