Hospice RN Case Manager: Lead Compassionate Home Care

Gentiva; Mississippi; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to lead patient-centered care at home. You will assess, plan, implement, and document skilled nursing services in patients' homes or other living settings, coordinating with families and the care team.

As the primary contact for patients and families, you will guide them through the hospice journey, provide education, symptom and pain management, and bereavement support.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.
• Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized Plan of Care—in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others to build and refine personalized care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
• Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.
• Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
• Support the organization’s quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
• Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as: Medication administration, Hospice philosophy and services, Symptom and pain management, End-of-life processes and expectations.

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to lead patient-centered care at home. You will assess, plan, implement, and document skilled nursing services in patients' homes or other living settings, coordinating with families and the care team.

As the primary contact for patients and families, you will guide them through the hospice journey, provide education, symptom and pain management, and bereavement support.