Registered Nurse, RN

Overview Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager - FT - Mon‑Fri - Dayshift Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End‑of‑Life Care. Join our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life‑limiting illness. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love. What You’ll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager 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—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both 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. Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments—including in‑person and telephonic RN assessments/screens 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 patient 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 and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician). Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative, and hospice referrals and transitions in levels of care. Document timely clinical records for all patients—including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans. Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, involving the team when the patient’s care plan warrants participation to achieve the desired outcome. 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 Compliance with regulatory and policy standards Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities Qualifications Education : Registered Nurse Experience : Minimum of one (1) year as an RN in 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 Specialized Knowledge and Skills : Knowledge of terminally ill patients and families, hospice roles, comprehensive patient assessment, community resources, documentation, program management, & managed care principles (Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Working Conditions : Patient’s homes, institutional setting, and automobile. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta, and hazardous materials. Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes : Sensitivity to life and death issues, tact in dealing with patients and families, flexibility, effective communication across socioeconomic backgrounds, responsibility, maturity, cooperation, and team‑oriented attitude. Equipment/Tools/Work‑Aids : Ability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, fax equipment, copier, and cell phone; possession of transportation for work. Benefits Salary: $78,595 - $98,270 (varies by location, experience, education, and licensure). Comprehensive benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Wellness program and resources 401(k) match PTO FMLA, ADA and other required leaves Short/Long Term Disability HSA contribution Mileage or fleet car program Cell phone reimbursement (for eligible roles) Short‑term incentive (for eligible roles) Tuition reimbursement Competitive pay Career advancement opportunities National & local recognition programs Teammate assistance fund 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) Legal Information 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. 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