RN Case Manager

Bristol Hospice, LLC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Hospice in Modesto, CA is seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate and deliver compassionate hospice nursing care. You will manage a caseload, develop individualized care plans, assess patient needs, monitor symptoms, and educate families about care options.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other team members while ensuring compliant documentation and participating in care conferences and discharge planning. An active CA RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in California.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health preferred.
• Strong communication and teaching skills for patients and families.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage caseload, and document timely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver hospice nursing care.
• Manage a caseload of patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Assess patient needs and monitor symptoms; educate patients and families.
• Facilitate communication among physicians, caregivers, and team members.
• Ensure timely documentation and participate in care conferences and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Case management

Discharge planning

Documentation (EHR)

Communication

Travel to patient locations

BLS certification

Driver license

Education

RN license (CA)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Description

Bristol Hospice is dedicated to providing patients and families with compassionate, respectful, and high-quality hospice care during serious illness. Through an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, physicians, home health aides, social workers, counselors, spiritual care providers, therapists, dietitians, volunteers, and bereavement specialists, Bristol Hospice delivers individualized plans of care that address physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Care is provided wherever patients call home, including private residences, hospitals, nursing facilities, and hospice centers. Services range from nursing and physician care to symptom management, counseling, spiritual support, therapy, dietary services, medical equipment and supplies, volunteer support, and bereavement care. With locations across multiple states, Bristol Hospice partners with families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to serve communities with trusted hospice care.

Role Description

The RN Case Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in Modesto, CA. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering hospice nursing care, managing a caseload of patients, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing patient needs, monitoring symptoms, administering treatments, and educating patients and families about disease processes, medications, and end-of-life care. The RN Case Manager facilitates communication among physicians, caregivers, and other team members, ensures timely documentation, and participates in care conferences and discharge planning. This role also involves advocating for patient preferences, supporting family and caregiver needs, and adhering to regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical expertise in Nursing and Medicine, with the ability to provide comprehensive hospice care and symptom management.
• Demonstrated experience in Case Management, including coordinating interdisciplinary care and managing a patient caseload.
• Knowledge of Discharge Planning processes, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care across settings.
• Familiarity with Utilization Management principles to support appropriate resource use and quality outcomes.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health strongly preferred.
• Effective communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and care teams.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally to patient locations as needed.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification and proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.