Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager for full-time days to coordinate home-based care across an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes initiating and revising care plans, patient education, and achieving quality outcomes in a home setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, ensuring appropriate level of care and smooth transitions, while promoting patient and caregiver autonomy and education on end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program.
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments.
• BLS certification (AHA).
• RN—Licensed Registered Nurse in PA on hire (or NJ with appropriate licensure).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the delivery of care for an assigned case load in the home setting with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Initiates, reviews, evaluates, and revises the plan of care for goal achievement, quality metrics, and level of care transition.
• Delivers patient/caregiver education on end-of-life issues, palliative care, discharge planning, and chronic disease management.
• Collaborates with physicians and other network entities to ensure appropriate care progression.
• Performs CMS data collection with high accuracy to reflect outcomes and reimbursement.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Regulatory data collection

Education

Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

# Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case ManagerFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentHospice Skilled Nursing - LVHSOShift DetailsDay Shift, Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 8:30 pm; Weekend and Holiday RotationApply NowJob IDwd-JR139942PostedAugust 11, 2026# Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case ManagerApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.LV HOME CARE AND HOSPICEHOSPICE CASE MANAGER - REGISTERED NURSE (RN) FULL TIME DAYS**Summary** Responsible for coordinating and directing the delivery of care for an assigned case load of patients who are receiving services in the home setting in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Determines the appropriate level of the care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation. Initiates, reviews, evaluates, and revises the established plan of care in collaboration with the physician and the interdisciplinary team for appropriate care plan progression aimed at achieving patient goals, quality metrics, and level of care transition. Performs initial and ongoing assessments and skilled treatments and interventions as ordered by the physician and provides patient/caregiver education aimed at achieving patient goals/outcomes. **Job Duties*** Coordinates and directs the delivery of care for an assigned case load of patients who are receiving services in the home setting in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Initiates, reviews, evaluates, and revises the established plan of care in collaboration with the physician, interdisciplinary team for appropriate care plan progression aimed at achieving patient goals, quality metrics, and level of care transition. Works in collaboration with other network entities to ensure appropriate delivery of patient care and care progression.* Responsible for completing data collection as per CMS regulation with a high level of accuracy that reflects quality outcomes measures and appropriate financial reimbursement for services. Formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings. Collaborates with the physician. Determines the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation. Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.* Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician and protocols using a patient family centered approach. Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning. Promotes patient/caregiver autonomy. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies education based on patient needs and goals.**Minimum Qualifications*** Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program* 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting* Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles* Ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision* Ability to actively participate as a member of a care team* Exhibit excellent time management and organizational skills* Ability to manage a caseload of patients as per agency standards* Ability to travel to patient care assignments* Knowledge of Conditions of Participation* Knowledge of and skill in completing regulatory data set collection with a high level of accuracy* Highly skilled in verbal and nonverbal communication* Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care* BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 30 Days and* RN - Licensed Registered Nurse\_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and* DL - Driver's License\_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or* DL - Driver's License\_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire**Preferred Qualifications*** Associate’s Degree Nursing or* Bachelor’s Degree Nursing* 1 year experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse* Knowledge and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and EMR platforms.* AMB-BC- Ambulatory Care Nursing-Board Certified - American Nurses Credentialing Center within 3 Years or* CHPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within 3 Years**Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.