Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Hospice - $75K-90K per year

Overview Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Hospice for a nursing job in West Branch, Michigan. Lead with Heart. Be the difference. Transform end‑of‑life care with personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care. What You'll Do Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. Deliver and document skilled, hands‑on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized Plan of Care—in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home. Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans. Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones—including education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. Teach caregivers safe and confident care practices, offering practical training and emotional reassurance. Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards. Support the organization’s quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient. Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, and end‑of‑life processes and expectations. Essential Functions Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments via in‑person or telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate. Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care. Develop and update individualized plans of care, including visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification. Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners. Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, end‑of‑life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs. Communicate changes in condition or signs of decline to the appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician). Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate. Document timely clinical records on all patients, including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans. Maintain effective working relationships with IDG and involve team members when the patient’s care plan warrants participation. Participate in on‑call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on‑call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner. Core Competencies Clinical excellence and sound judgment Patient‑centered communication and empathy Interdisciplinary collaboration Accountability and regulatory compliance Adaptability and critical thinking Timeliness of patient visits and documentation Accuracy and completeness of clinical records Patient and caregiver satisfaction Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities Requirements Education: Registered Nurse Experience: Minimum of one (1) year as an RN in any of the following settings: acute care hospital, oncology, long‑term care, hospice or home health. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications and/Registration: Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment; CPR certification; current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice practice, interdisciplinary roles, assessments, symptom management, community resources, documentation, and managed care principles. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Benefits Competitive pay 401(k) with company match Career advancement opportunities National and local recognition programs Teammate assistance fund Medical, dental, vision insurance Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays Wellness programs: telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care Education support & tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) Free continuing education units (CEUs) Company‑paid life & long‑term disability insurance Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC) Legalese This is a safety‑sensitive position. Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employee must meet state‑specific requirements. We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gentiva