RN Case Manager Hospice

Lifesource-Hospice; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work providing comfort and

Job summary

Life Source Hospice seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate and deliver patient-centered hospice care in New Jersey. The role covers assessments, care planning, symptom management, and education for patients and families.

The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, manage medications and supplies, and document thoroughly in the EMR while participating in weekend/holiday on-call and ongoing quality activities.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in New Jersey.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Hospice/home health/palliative care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care with the team.
• Provide skilled nursing care focused on symptom management, pain control, comfort, and quality of life.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression and end-of-life care.
• Coordinate medications, supplies, DME, and related services.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to physicians and team.
• Make routine, as-needed, and crisis visits based on patient needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Ensure care complies with CMS and state regulations.
• Support patients and families through physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual end-of-life care.
• Provide handoffs for on-call coverage and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Symptom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Home visit coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Basic computer applications

Job description

Life Source Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our interdisciplinary hospice team. The RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized, patient-centered care to hospice patients and their families in accordance with the plan of care, physician orders, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Schedule

• Full-time position

• Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on patient needs

• Participation in the on-call rotation for one weekend per month

• Rotating holiday on-call coverage required

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments

• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, family, attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team

• Provide skilled nursing care focused on symptom management, pain control, comfort, and quality of life

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, symptom management, safety, and end-of-life care

• Coordinate medications, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and other services related to the terminal diagnosis

• Communicate changes in the patient’s condition promptly to the appropriate physician and interdisciplinary team members

• Make routine, as-needed, and crisis visits based on patient needs

• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute to ongoing care planning

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic medical record

• Ensure care is delivered in compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and organizational policies

• Support patients and families through the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care

• Provide appropriate handoff communication for on-call coverage

• Participate in quality improvement, infection control, and staff education activities as assigned

• Perform pronouncements and post-mortem care coordination when required

• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for each patient’s values, preferences, culture, and end-of-life wishes

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience required

• Hospice, home health, palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, or acute-care experience strongly preferred

• Current CPR certification

• Strong clinical assessment, symptom-management, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently in patients’ homes while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team

• Ability to manage multiple patients and changing clinical priorities

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

• Ability to participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotations

• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications

Benefits

LifeSource Hospice offers eligible full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Meaningful work providing comfort and dignity to patients and families

About LifeSource Hospice

At LifeSource Hospice, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care that honors the individual needs and wishes of every patient and family. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to promote comfort, dignity, and the best possible quality of life.

LifeSource Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

We are specifically looking for a RN to travel within Bergen County, NJ. Towns such as Emerson, Westwood, Washington Township, Harrington Park, Norwood, Haworth, etc.