RN Case Manager

RN Case Manager

At Geiss Med Hospice, we believe in cherishing every moment of life. We understand that facing a life-limiting illness or injury can be overwhelming, which is why we are here to provide a comforting hand and a listening ear. Our team of dedicated medical professionals and compassionate caregivers is committed to easing pain, managing symptoms, and providing emotional and spiritual support in a manner that respects your personal choices and preferences.

We are not just focused on the patient but also on their loved ones, offering support and guidance through these challenging times. Our goal is to ensure that you and your family can focus on spending quality time together, while we take care of the rest.

Why Join Geiss Med Hospice?

• Compassionate Care: Join a team that prioritizes empathy and personalized care, ensuring that every patient and family feels supported.
• Professional Growth: We offer continuous learning and development opportunities to help you advance your career in a meaningful way.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference.
• Holistic Support: Engage in a holistic approach to hospice care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Community Impact: Be a part of an organization that makes a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families.

At Geiss Med Hospice, we are more than just healthcare providers; we are a source of comfort and hope. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are dedicated to compassionate care, we invite you to join our team and help us make a difference, one moment at a time.

Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) – Hospice

Company: Geiss Med Hospice, part of Brigade Health Location: Mobile/Field-Based Position

Make a Meaningful Impact in Hospice Care

Join Geiss Med Hospice, part of Brigade Health, where compassionate care and clinical excellence come together to support patients and families during one of life's most important transitions.

At Geiss Med Hospice, we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered hospice care with dignity, respect, and compassion. Our team works closely with patients, families, physicians, facilities, and interdisciplinary care partners to ensure each patient receives the support, comfort, and clinical oversight they need.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse Case Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating hospice care for assigned patients. This role serves as a primary clinical point of contact for patients and families, providing skilled nursing assessment, care planning, symptom management, education, and ongoing coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

The RN Case Manager plays a key role in ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate, and appropriate care while supporting families through the hospice journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage an assigned hospice patient caseload and provide skilled nursing care in the home, facility, or other care setting.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.
• Develop, update, and implement individualized hospice plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient condition, symptoms, medication needs, and changes in status.
• Provide pain and symptom management, patient education, and caregiver support.
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospice medical directors, social workers, chaplains, aides, facilities, pharmacies, and other care partners.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care plans, disease progression, comfort measures, and available hospice support.
• Support admissions, recertifications, discharges, and transitions of care as needed.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with company policy, regulatory standards, and hospice compliance requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions.
• Identify and escalate changes in patient condition or complex care needs to the appropriate clinical leader or provider.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries and excellent service standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Hospice, home health, palliative care, case management, or acute care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort providing care and education to patients and families during end-of-life care.
• This is a mobile position requiring regular travel throughout the assigned region to patient homes, facilities, hospitals, and other care settings as needed.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance required.
• Mileage and travel time will be compensated in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Preferred Experience

• Previous hospice or palliative care nursing experience.
• Experience managing a hospice or home health caseload.
• Experience working with patients and families facing advanced illness, end-of-life care needs, or complex psychosocial situations.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary care planning.

Performance Measurement

• Quality, timeliness, and accuracy of clinical documentation.
• Effective management of assigned patient caseload.
• Timely response to patient, family, facility, and team needs.
• Quality of patient care, symptom management, and care coordination.
• Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and external care partners.
• Adherence to hospice standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Professionalism, attendance, reliability, and accountability.
• Maintenance of excellent internal and external customer service standards.
• Compliance with safety, health, and infection control standards.
• Effective communication with patients, families, medical professionals, vendors, peers, and supervisors.
• Contribution to a positive, respectful, compassionate, and inclusive work environment.

Hourly range for posted region $56 - $60 USD