Hospice RN Case Manager - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

John Paul VNA Home Care and Hospice; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with match

Job summary

John Paul VNA Hospice - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to coordinate and deliver skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes. You will guide care plans with the physician and interdisciplinary team, ensuring services align with patient and family goals.

You will lead the weekly care team meetings, monitor patient status, educate families, and ensure documentation accuracy in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in hospice, palliative, acute, or post-acute care.
• Active state Registered Nurse licensure.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations, symptom management, and end-of-life best practices.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of assigned hospice patients from admission to discharge, including continuous assessment and monitoring of patient status.
• Develop and maintain an individualized Plan of Care (POC) with the physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct nursing care including symptom management, pain control, and crisis intervention.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about disease process, end-of-life expectations, and hospice services.
• Coordinate and lead weekly care team update meetings and interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Understand payer requirements and collaborate with the team to ensure continued eligibility and authorization for hospice services.
• Monitor lab results, medications, and any significant changes in condition, updating the POC accordingly.
• Supervise and support the care provided by LPNs, hospice aides, and other clinicians, including supervisory visits every 30 days or as needed.
• Provide support and guidance to families regarding hospice goals, bereavement resources, and psychosocial needs.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful documentation of all care and interactions in the EMR system.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 clinical coverage.

Skills

Hospice knowledge

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (RN)

Job description

John Paul VNA Hospice - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to coordinate and deliver skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes. You will guide care plans with the physician and interdisciplinary team, ensuring services align with patient and family goals.

You will lead the weekly care team meetings, monitor patient status, educate families, and ensure documentation accuracy in the EMR.