Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) - Hospice ($5,000 Sign On!)

Mission Healthcare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health and hospice care is seeking dedicated professionals to join their compassionate team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values excellence and teamwork. Ideal candidates will possess strong nursing skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current nursing licensure and BLS Hands-On CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct hospice care with a focus on community health education.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with physicians regarding patient needs.

Skills

Excellent observation skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic math skills

Nursing skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients, and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patients' lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at our company.

Mission Hospice of San Diego is the place for the best and brightest to come work. We’ll provide an environment where you can thrive and reach your potential.

We’re looking for people who are:

1. The best at what they do
2. Committed to excellence
3. Passionate about their work
4. Able to work independently and as part of a team

Position Duties include:

• Planning, organizing and directing hospice care, with emphasis on community health education/experience.
• Builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
• Coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
• Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.
• Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Position Requirements include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care.
• Current licensure in State and BLS Hands-On CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
• Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment.
• Considerable reaching, stooping,