Hospice RN Case Manager - Travel & Care Coordination

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) to join our team. You will oversee on-call coverage, patient visits, and care coordination to ensure timely, high-quality hospice services.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, ongoing re-evaluations, developing care plans, counseling families, coordinating with physicians, and supervising Hospice Aides. Must have an RN license and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Must have a State Certified RN license.
• 2 years' experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluate patients' nursing needs.
• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient, and family to direct the work of the team to provide continuous and well-coordinated care.
• Counsel patients and families in meeting end-of-life needs.
• Initiate appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patients' needs and reporting any changes in patients' conditions.
• Supervise Hospice Aides.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

On-call experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ascend Hospice in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) to join our team. You will oversee on-call coverage, patient visits, and care coordination to ensure timely, high-quality hospice services.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, ongoing re-evaluations, developing care plans, counseling families, coordinating with physicians, and supervising Hospice Aides. Must have an RN license and a valid driver’s license.