Registered Nurse

Legacy-Hospice-5c0e6834; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Hospice seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) to deliver high-quality end-of-life care in patients' homes in the Starkville area. You will support families with empathy and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, personalized care plans, medication administration, and education for patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state of employment.
• BSN or CHPN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice or home health nursing experience.
• Strong interpersonal, clinical, and organizational skills.
• Active CPR/BLS certification and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and create individualized care plans.
• Manage a caseload of hospice patients and coordinate care with the IDT.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Educate patients and families on symptom management and end-of-life care.
• Monitor care plans and update them based on reassessments.
• Provide emotional and clinical support to patients and caregivers.
• Communicate with physicians, care partners, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in IDT meetings and on-call rotation.
• Supervise ancillary staff and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication with families

Self-directed work

Team coordination

Education

RN license (state)

BSN or CHPN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) – Hospice

Location: Starkville, MS (To serve Columbus, Brookville Areas)
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt

About Us

Legacy Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality end-of-life care to patients in their homes while supporting families with empathy and respect. This is more than just a job — it’s a calling to provide comfort, dignity, and support during life’s most meaningful moments.

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and create individualized care plans


• Manage a caseload of hospice patients, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team


• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders


• Educate patients and families on symptom management, medication, and end-of-life care


• Monitor and update care plans based on ongoing patient assessments


• Provide emotional and clinical support to patients and caregivers


• Communicate with physicians, care partners, and community resources


• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation


• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and on-call rotation


• Supervise ancillary staff and ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of employment


• BSN or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) preferred


• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or a related field


• Strong interpersonal, clinical, and organizational skills


• Active CPR/BLS certification


• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation


• Ability to work independently and with a team


• Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership and team culture


• Competitive salary and mileage reimbursement


• Paid time off and continuing education opportunities


• Make a lasting impact in the lives of patients and families