Registered Nurse

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Hospice, Inc. in Starkville, MS is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) to provide high-quality end-of-life care. In this role, you will manage hospice patients in their homes, offering emotional support to families during meaningful moments.

The ideal candidate should have a nursing background with at least 1 year of experience in hospice or a related field, possess strong clinical skills, and maintain an active RN license. Legacy Hospice offers a supportive team culture, competitive salary, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and create individualized care plans.
• Manage a caseload of hospice patients, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide emotional and clinical support to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state

BSN or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)

Tools

Active CPR/BLS certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

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.

Location: Starkville, MS
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt

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

We’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Legacy Hospice team.