Hospice RN Case Manager – Salt Lake County, UT

Quality Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mileage reimbursement

Supportive clinical leadership

Flexible field-based environment

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Meaningful, one-on-one patient care

Job summary

Quality Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager in Salt Lake County. The role involves coordinating and delivering patient-centered hospice care in patients' homes and other settings, with a focus on comfort and dignity.

You will manage a caseload, develop care plans, perform skilled nursing assessments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active Utah RN license.
• Hospice, home health, or palliative care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within Salt Lake County.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing assessments and hospice visits in patients' homes and other care settings.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
• Manage and coordinate care for an assigned hospice caseload.
• Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.

Skills

Utah RN license

Hospice experience

Field-based care

Pain & symptom management

Strong communication

Tools

EMR experience

Mobile technology use

Job description

Location: Salt Lake County, Utah | Field-Based Position

Join Our Growing Hospice Team!

Our home health and hospice organization is growing, and we're excited to welcome a compassionate, dedicated Hospice RN Case Manager to our team in Salt Lake County!

We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about providing exceptional end-of-life care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

As our hospice census continues to grow throughout Salt Lake County, we're seeking a dependable, caring RN who enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients, supporting families, and working alongside a collaborative healthcare team.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing opportunity where your compassion, clinical skills, and dedication are truly valued, we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travel.
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership.
• Flexible, field-based work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• A welcoming team that values communication and teamwork.
• The opportunity to provide meaningful, one-on-one patient care.

Position Overview

The Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice care to patients and families throughout Salt Lake County.

In this role, you'll manage a caseload of hospice patients, develop individualized care plans, provide skilled nursing assessments and interventions, and work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care.

Our goal is to help patients experience comfort, dignity, and quality of life while providing families with the education, guidance, and emotional support they need.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Case Management

• Provide skilled nursing assessments and ongoing hospice visits in patients' homes and other care settings.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
• Manage and coordinate care for an assigned caseload of hospice patients.
• Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and provide nursing interventions within the RN scope of practice.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression, medications, symptom management, and comfort measures.
• Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
• Recognize changes in patient needs and communicate promptly with the appropriate care team members.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and care planning.
• Coordinate necessary supplies, equipment, medications, and services.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff.
• Help ensure smooth transitions of care and continuity of services.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain documentation in accordance with hospice regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards.
• Participate in ongoing care planning, recertification assessments, and quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah.
• Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or related nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and critical-thinking skills.
• Compassionate communication and a patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment while collaborating with a supportive team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable using electronic medical records and mobile technology.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout Salt Lake County.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, as required by agency policy.

Why Join Our Team?

Hospice nursing is more than a job. It's an opportunity to provide comfort, dignity, and meaningful support during one of life's most important transitions.

We know the difference a great RN Case Manager can make, not only for patients and families but for the entire care team.

We're committed to creating a supportive environment where our nurses feel appreciated, respected, and empowered to provide the compassionate care they believe in.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships, make a genuine impact, and help us continue expanding quality hospice care throughout Salt Lake County.

If you're a compassionate RN who loves patient-centered care and wants to be part of a growing, supportive hospice team, we'd love to hear from you!