Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving end-of-life services, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Your expertise will guide families through difficult times, coordinate care plans, and facilitate seamless communication among healthcare providers. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working in a dynamic, supportive environment that values your clinical skills and dedication.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physiological evaluations, and symptom management to develop personalized care plans.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary team efforts to deliver holistic hospice care that aligns with patient wishes and medical needs.
- Manage patient intake and discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions between inpatient, outpatient, or post-acute settings.
- Monitor and document patient progress accurately in medical records while adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
- Collaborate with primary care physicians, specialists, and community resources to optimize patient comfort and address complex medical issues such as infectious diseases or behavioral health concerns.
- Oversee utilization management and diagnostic evaluations to ensure appropriate resource utilization and effective symptom control.
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding disease progression, medication management, and advance directives.
Qualifications
- Current RN licensure with active registration in the state of CO.
- Critical care experience preferred, including ICU or emergency room background; experience in Level I or Level II trauma centers is highly valued.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, medical terminology, and acute care nursing practices across hospital medicine, medical-surgical units, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), or behavioral health settings.
- Proven experience in case management, discharge planning, post-acute care coordination, or outpatient clinic environments.
- Familiarity with managed care processes, utilization management protocols, diagnostic evaluation procedures, and medical records documentation.
- Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to handle complex cases involving geriatrics, pediatrics, or infectious disease care.
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and proficiency in medical terminology is essential.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams; strong communication skills are a must.
Join us as a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager where your expertise will directly impact patients’ quality of life during their most vulnerable moments. We value your dedication to compassionate care and offer an environment that fosters professional growth while supporting your personal well-being.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
