RN, Care Manager, Hospice, Per Diem

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver comprehensive end-of-life care in a home/hospice setting. You will manage a caseload of 12–18 patients, perform thorough assessments, and develop individualized care plans with skilled nursing interventions.

Collaboration with physicians, social workers, and chaplains is essential to ensure high-quality care. Required RN licensure in the state, CPR/BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license with auto insurance.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice is required.
• CPR or BLS certification is required.
• Valid driver's license and must be at least 21 years old.
• Current automobile insurance and a reliable vehicle are required.
• BSN degree preferred; five years hospice nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver end-of-life hospice care per philosophy and guidelines.
• Manage a caseload of patients and conduct assessments to develop care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and education to patients and families.
• Serve as primary contact for patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Document in EMR and ensure regulatory compliance including Medicare/Medicaid.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours coverage.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR/BLS

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Education

BSN - preferred

Hospice nursing experience - 5 years preferred

Job description

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards. So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Coordinates and delivers comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in accordance with hospice philosophy and regulatory guidelines. Manages a caseload of patients, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and providing skilled nursing interventions to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team, ensuring seamless communication and continuity of care. Handles symptom management, medication administration, patient and family education, coordination with physicians and support staff, and ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Five years' hospice nursing experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
• Current automobile insurance and a reliable automobile: Required

Essential Functions

• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and develop and update individualized plans of care in coordination with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Delivers skilled nursing care including medication management, pain and symptom control, and wound care and educate patients and families on disease process, symptom expectations, medications, and hospice philosophy. Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to patients and families as needed.
• Serves as the primary case manager for an assigned caseload (typically 12–18 patients), ensuring continuity of care. Communicates regularly with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other team members. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise care plans.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensures compliance with all Medicare, Medicaid, and state/federal hospice regulations.
• Participates in the on-call rotation and respond promptly to after-hours patient needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 73423

Job Category : RN

Posting Date : 2026-10-07T16:16:29+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Sonora, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Per Diem

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $46.75 to $64.13. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Hospice - Skilled Nursing (AHSR)

Shift Length : 8 Hours