Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $68K-88K per year

Overview 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 Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through their hospice journey. Deliver and document skilled, hands‑on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized plan of care—including in‑home, assisted‑living, or other settings. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, etc.) 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. Train caregivers on safe and confident care for their loved one, providing practical training and emotional reassurance. Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team to ensure timely and appropriate interventions. Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards. Support 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 (in‑person or telephonic) 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 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 on all patients, including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans. Maintain effective working relationships with IDG and involve teams when patient’s care plan warrants participation to achieve 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 Requirements Education: Registered Nurse (RN) 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 state nursing license; CPR certification; valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of terminally ill patients and families; understanding of hospice roles and needs; excellent patient assessment skills; knowledge of community resources; strong oral and written communication; documentation and program management; knowledge of general nursing practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC), and human resource management principles. Benefits for All Associates Competitive pay 401(k) with company match Career advancement opportunities National & local recognition programs Teammate assistance fund Additional Full‑Time Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program Generous paid time off and 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 and 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. Location SoutheasternCare (SouthernCare) – Kokomo, Indiana. #J-18808-Ljbffr