Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Three positions available! North County, SLO/Five Cities, and South County.

Aevum Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join our hospice care team. The ideal candidate has hospice experience, strong case-management skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting patients and families during end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate care for an assigned hospice patient caseload
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Monitor and document changes in condition, symptom burden, functional status, and disease progression
• Provide pain and symptom-management interventions in collaboration with the hospice physician and interdisciplinary team
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff
• Coordinate medications, medical equipment, supplies, and other hospice services
• Communicate effectively with physicians, facilities, pharmacies, and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and assist with care planning
• Complete accurate, timely, and Medicare-compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license
• Previous hospice nursing experience strongly preferred
• Case-management experience required
• Knowledge of hospice eligibility, plans of care, recertification, and Medicare documentation requirements
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining engaged with the interdisciplinary team
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
• Current CPR certification
• Compassionate, dependable, and comfortable caring for patients with advanced and terminal illnesses

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Meaningful work focused on patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth and hospice education
• Benefits available based on employment status

If you are an experienced hospice nurse who values compassionate care, clinical excellence, and strong communication, we would love to hear from you.