The Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the care of patients in a hospice setting, providing skilled nursing services and overseeing the implementation of care plans.
Current RN license in the state of practiceCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Certification
Current CPR certificationCurrent CPR certification.
Experience
1 year RN Case Manager experience in hospice or related settingMinimum of one year of experience as an RN Case Manager in a hospice or related healthcare setting.
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Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skillsStrong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage time effectivelyAbility to work independently and manage time effectively.
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Valid driver's license and reliable transportationValid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
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Knowledge of hospice regulatory requirements and documentation guidelinesKnowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing hospice care and documentation.
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Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient-centered hospice careDemonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting.
Preferred
Experience
1 year hospice experience1 year preferred hospice experience.
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Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentationExperience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.
In range for Sacramento staff RN rolesSacramento staff RN postings that state pay run $45/hr to $82/hr, the middle half $59/hr to $82/hr, across 61 postings.
The role and schedule
Not in this role
Charge shifts
Day to day
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and update care plansConduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify healthcare needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.
Day to day
Provide skilled nursing care, pain and symptom management, medication administration, patient educationProvide skilled nursing care, including pain and symptom management, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.
Day to day
Coordinate and supervise hospice aides and other healthcare professionalsCoordinate and supervise the activities of hospice aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
Day to day
Communicate with patients, families, physicians and the healthcare team
Day to day
Monitor physical, emotional and spiritual well-being; ensure comfort and dignity in end-of-life careMonitor patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, ensuring their comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.
Day to day
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care strategies aligned with patients' wishes and goalsCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care strategies that align with patients' wishes and goals.
Day to day
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation and facility policies for hospice careEnsure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and facility policies and procedures related to hospice care.
Day to day
Provide bereavement support and resources to families and caregiversProvide bereavement support and resources to patients' families and caregivers as needed.
Day to day
Participate in team meetings on care plans, progress and barriers to goalsParticipate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and any barriers to achieving patient goals.
Day to day
Perform other duties assigned by the Hospice Director or designated supervisorPerform all other duties assigned by the Hospice Director or designated supervisor.
Weekends
No weekends
Details
Lift and transfer patients; carry equipment up to 50 poundsAbility to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Prolonged standing, bending, squatting and walking on home visitsCapable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.
Travel
Travel to patients' homes for visits
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Respond swiftly to emergency situationsAbility to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
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High-stress situations and accepting criticismJob requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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Regular attendance and timeliness to the designated scheduleMaintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
The Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the care of patients in a hospice setting, providing skilled nursing services and overseeing the implementation of care plans. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage patient care autonomously while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Schedule
Full-Time, Weekdays (M-F)
8 Hour Shifts
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify healthcare needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.
Provide skilled nursing care, including pain and symptom management, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.
Coordinate and supervise the activities of hospice aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to update them on patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and address any concerns.
Monitor patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, ensuring their comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care strategies that align with patients' wishes and goals.
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and facility policies and procedures related to hospice care.
Provide bereavement support and resources to patients' families and caregivers as needed.
Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and any barriers to achieving patient goals.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Hospice Director or designated supervisor.
Requirements
Job
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
1 year preferred hospice experience.
Minimum of one year of experience as an RN Case Manager in a hospice or related healthcare setting.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing hospice care and documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting.
Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.
Physical
Requirements
Ability to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Capable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.
Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.
Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Neighborhoods+Young professionals often choose Midtown for a lively grid and farm-to-fork dining, or East Sacramento’s College Glen (median purchase $287,250) for SacRT light-rail and Lincoln Highway access toward Downtown and Folsom, with apartments, updated ranches, and a mix of singles, families, and retirees. More affordable in-city options include Tahoe Park (median $387,050) and South Natomas (median list $423,805), the latter with condos, townhomes, single-family homes, and freeway access near 302-acre Discovery Park. Natomas Park (about $438,200) and Pocket (about $471,400) buy more walkability, parks, and safety; River Park (about $551,533) is quieter with stronger schools, while Land Park and East Sacramento add character and food. Family-oriented suburbs in the conversation are Davis, Folsom, Gold River, and Elk Grove (East Elk Grove, Laguna Woods, Silver Springs, Camden for larger lots); Roseville, Rocklin, and Granite Bay have good schools but are widely called overpriced.
Young professionals often choose Midtown for a lively grid and farm-to-fork dining, or East Sacramento’s College Glen (median purchase $287,250) for SacRT light-rail and Lincoln Highway access toward Downtown and Folsom, with apartments, updated ranches, and a mix of singles, families, and retirees. More affordable in-city options include Tahoe Park (median $387,050) and South Natomas (median list $423,805), the latter with condos, townhomes, single-family homes, and freeway access near 302-acre Discovery Park.
Natomas Park (about $438,200) and Pocket (about $471,400) buy more walkability, parks, and safety; River Park (about $551,533) is quieter with stronger schools, while Land Park and East Sacramento add character and food. Family-oriented suburbs in the conversation are Davis, Folsom, Gold River, and Elk Grove (East Elk Grove, Laguna Woods, Silver Springs, Camden for larger lots); Roseville, Rocklin, and Granite Bay have good schools but are widely called overpriced.
Getting around+SacRT light rail and buses exist, and College Glen is specifically called out for light-rail plus Lincoln Highway trips from Folsom to Downtown, but Sacramento’s Transit Score is 34 and sources say service often does not reach the suburbs, so most residents need a car. Peak congestion is a regular complaint on I-5, Highway 50, and I-80 into downtown. South Natomas and Tahoe Park are pitched for highway and commute access; citywide Walk Score is 49 and Bike Score 67. Healthcare is a major local employer, including UC Davis Health, though these sources do not give hospital-specific drive times or parking details.
SacRT light rail and buses exist, and College Glen is specifically called out for light-rail plus Lincoln Highway trips from Folsom to Downtown, but Sacramento’s Transit Score is 34 and sources say service often does not reach the suburbs, so most residents need a car. Peak congestion is a regular complaint on I-5, Highway 50, and I-80 into downtown.
South Natomas and Tahoe Park are pitched for highway and commute access; citywide Walk Score is 49 and Bike Score 67. Healthcare is a major local employer, including UC Davis Health, though these sources do not give hospital-specific drive times or parking details.
Outdoors+Residents bike and walk the American River Parkway, kayak or paddleboard Lake Natoma, and use 302-acre Discovery Park where the Sacramento and American rivers meet, plus sunset strolls along the Sacramento River. In town, McKinley Park and the State Capitol rose gardens are favorite green spaces; Elk Grove adds suburban parks, biking, and hiking. Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada are within about a two-hour drive, with Yosemite also cited as an accessible trip. Abundant sunshine (250-plus to 269 days) supports outdoor life most of the year, tempered by extreme summer heat.
Residents bike and walk the American River Parkway, kayak or paddleboard Lake Natoma, and use 302-acre Discovery Park where the Sacramento and American rivers meet, plus sunset strolls along the Sacramento River. In town, McKinley Park and the State Capitol rose gardens are favorite green spaces; Elk Grove adds suburban parks, biking, and hiking.
Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada are within about a two-hour drive, with Yosemite also cited as an accessible trip. Abundant sunshine (250-plus to 269 days) supports outdoor life most of the year, tempered by extreme summer heat.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Sacramento
Sacramento is California’s farm-to-fork capital with a river-city identity: Old Sacramento, the Crocker Art Museum, 800-plus murals, and the American River Parkway plus Lake Natoma for bikes and kayaks. Nurses find government and healthcare jobs—including UC Davis Health—and housing that undercuts coastal California, with median list prices near $478,000. College Glen, Tahoe Park, and South Natomas are the value plays with freeway or SacRT light-rail access; Pocket, River Park, Natomas Park, Midtown, and East Sacramento cost more for parks, schools, or nightlife. Family suburbs include Davis (A+ schools), Folsom, Gold River, and Elk Grove’s larger-lot pockets; Roseville, Rocklin, and Granite Bay add strong schools at a premium. Plan on a car: Transit Score 34, and I-5, Highway 50, and I-80 jam at rush hour. Summers often top 90°F and hit triple digits with poor air quality; 250-plus sunny days and two-hour drives to Tahoe or Napa are the payoff. Crime is above the national average and clustered downtown, so pick the neighborhood carefully.
