Hospice RN Case Manager: Lead Care & Teams

Cabrillo Hospice; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Cabrillo Hospice seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee patient care, mentor interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with clinical best practices. You will lead case management, care plan oversight, and regulatory readiness while delivering compassionate, home-based hospice care across the San Diego region.

The role emphasizes leadership, travel to multiple locations, and collaboration with the DCS and medical director to maintain high standards of care and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical RN experience, hospice experience required.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a hospice setting.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, Local Coverage Determinations, and regulatory standards. JCAHO knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Oversight – Supervise, mentor, and ensure the competency of your assigned hospice care team, maintaining high standards of care.
• Patient & Family Coordination – Serve as the team leader, providing direction and oversight to interdisciplinary team members.
• Case Management – Oversee care plans, ensuring accurate evaluations, appropriate treatments, and optimal patient outcomes.
• Clinical Oversight – Monitor and review patient care, ensuring compliance with Medicare and hospice regulatory standards.
• Documentation & Compliance – Review and approve care plans within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Quality Improvement – Participate in agency quality assurance initiatives, reviewing outcome data and driving performance improvements.
• Interdisciplinary Team Meetings – Lead and coordinate team meetings with hospice clinicians and the medical director to ensure exceptional patient care.
• Education & Mentorship – Provide ongoing training, guidance, and documentation support for hospice team members, assisting with orientation and performance feedback.
• Regulatory Readiness – Assist the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) in maintaining compliance and survey readiness.
• On-Call Leadership – Participate in an on-call rotation, ensuring 24/7 oversight of patient care and agency operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team oversight

Case management

Regulatory compliance

Education & mentoring

On-call leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Cabrillo Hospice seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee patient care, mentor interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with clinical best practices. You will lead case management, care plan oversight, and regulatory readiness while delivering compassionate, home-based hospice care across the San Diego region.

The role emphasizes leadership, travel to multiple locations, and collaboration with the DCS and medical director to maintain high standards of care and