Hospice RN Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager, responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care and support for hospice patients. The role includes assessment, care planning, and close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, empathetic care.

With a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating on-call hours, this position is ideal for a nurse committed to delivering compassionate support. The expected compensation is between $80,000 and $90,000 USD, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, or home health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate with physicians for patient care documentation.
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy and symptom management.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current RN license

Tools

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Hospice RN Case Manager (Registered Nurse) – Full Time

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care invites you to join our mission-driven team, where you will bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to patients and their families.

Monday–Friday schedule + rotating on‑call. Provide meaningful care and support while delivering skilled, personalized nursing aligned with each patient’s goals and needs.

About the Role

The Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for comprehensive nursing assessment, care planning, and ongoing clinical oversight for hospice patients and their families, ensuring high‑quality, compassionate care while coordinating closely with the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Coordinate with physicians for certification and recertification of terminal illness per Medicare regulations.
• Serve as the clinical point person for assigned patients, including symptom escalation, advanced care planning, and advocacy.
• Collaborate with all providers and support systems to ensure seamless, compassionate hospice care.
• Develop and update individualized care plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled nursing care and document interventions and outcomes accurately and promptly.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory and billing compliance standards.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice philosophy.
• Supervise hospice aides and revise their care plans as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement staff.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and clinical leadership.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation and respond to urgent needs.
• Escalate care needs to the medical director or covering provider when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of practice or a valid multistate compact license.
• Minimum one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, or home health experience preferred.
• CPR certification and a valid driver’s license required.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care’s mission and values.

Compensation

$80,000 – $90,000 USD

Compensation is determined by experience, licensure, location, and business needs at the time of hire. Some roles may be eligible for additional components consistent with internal practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to join our compassionate, inclusive care team.

As set forth in Arc Hospice & Palliative Care’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability

As a federal contractor, we are required to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We aim for at least 7% of our workforce to be people with disabilities. Completing this form is voluntary and confidential; no hiring decisions will be based on your answer.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder
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• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
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• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, e.g., Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, including use of wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
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• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury

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