Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will coordinate and deliver comprehensive hospice care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Your expertise in clinical case management, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration will drive positive outcomes for our patients and their families. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine care needs, including vital signs, physiological status, and symptom management.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to meet each patient’s unique needs.
- Manage and coordinate hospice services, including medication administration, symptom control, and discharge planning.
- Monitor patient progress regularly through clinical evaluations and adjust care plans accordingly to optimize comfort and safety.
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, medication use, and available support resources to empower informed decision-making.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation within electronic health records (EHR) systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Facilitate communication among multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of hospice care services across inpatient, outpatient, home health, and post-acute settings.
Skills
- Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers with a strong understanding of physiology and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of hospice care principles, post-acute care processes, discharge planning, and home health services.
- Skilled in patient assessment, clinical case management, utilization management, and diagnostic evaluation.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR/EHR) systems and medical records management practices.
- Excellent client communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across hospital medicine, behavioral health, geriatrics, pediatrics, and managed care environments.
- Strong understanding of health regulation policies including HIPAA compliance and medical-surgical standards.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently within inpatient or outpatient settings while maintaining high-quality patient service standards.
Join us as a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager if you are passionate about providing compassionate end-of-life care through expert clinical practice and collaborative teamwork!
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road
