Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS

Topeka, Kansas

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 29

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Hospice
License: RN licenseMust have a State Certified RN license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Must have a State Certified RN license
License: Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing
Also asks: Must be willing to travel
Also asks: Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Experience: 2 years' experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred

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Sign-on bonus: $5,000

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On call: On-call rotation

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Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) - Topeka, KS

Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 PM

Sign On Bonus $5000

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) to join our team at Ascend Hospice in Topeka, KS. As a leading provider of home care excellence, we offer a comprehensive menu of care and services delivered by a team of highly trained and compassionate professionals.

About the Role

As a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) , you will be responsible for assisting the team with on-call, case management, and visits to ensure adequate coverage and call-outs. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

Completing initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice care needs

Regularly re-evaluating patients' nursing needs

Using assessment data to determine care plan needs

Collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to direct the work of the team to provide continuous and well-coordinated care

Counseling patients and families in meeting end-of-life needs

Initiating appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures

Communicating with physicians regarding patients' needs and reporting any changes in patients' conditions

Supervising Hospice Aides

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Must have a State Certified RN license

2 years' experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred

Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation

Must be willing to travel

Strong verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your career

And more!

Join Our Team

At Ascend Hospice , we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and their families, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated and compassionate RN with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our team. Apply to become our next Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) today!

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What's around it?

In Topeka, KS

Topeka, KSFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $979/mo
Household income: $56,956/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Topeka, KS

NeighborhoodsSouthwest Topeka is the most in-demand area and the local sweet spot, with established subdivisions near Sherwood, Lake Sherwood, and the SW 21st and Urish corridor typically running from the high $200,000s into the $400,000s and feeding Auburn-Washburn schools. West Topeka is where residents say the money is; historic Westboro and Potwin Place have brick streets, mature trees, and early-1900s character homes generally from the $200,000s to over $500,000 when fully updated. College Hill near Washburn University offers charming older homes at more accessible prices, while the Lake Shawnee area on the east side brings larger lots, water access, and Shawnee Heights schools, typically $250,000–$450,000. North Topeka and Oakland are the affordable entry points with many homes in the $100,000s and NOTO nearby; Reddit advice is to target zip codes 66614 or 66604 and avoid living between Kansas and California Avenues.

Southwest Topeka is the most in-demand area and the local sweet spot, with established subdivisions near Sherwood, Lake Sherwood, and the SW 21st and Urish corridor typically running from the high $200,000s into the $400,000s and feeding Auburn-Washburn schools. West Topeka is where residents say the money is; historic Westboro and Potwin Place have brick streets, mature trees, and early-1900s character homes generally from the $200,000s to over $500,000 when fully updated.

College Hill near Washburn University offers charming older homes at more accessible prices, while the Lake Shawnee area on the east side brings larger lots, water access, and Shawnee Heights schools, typically $250,000–$450,000. North Topeka and Oakland are the affordable entry points with many homes in the $100,000s and NOTO nearby; Reddit advice is to target zip codes 66614 or 66604 and avoid living between Kansas and California Avenues.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: searchtopekahomes.com Source 4: armbrusterteam.com

Getting aroundTypical in-city commutes are around 16 minutes and under 20 minutes on average, with quieter streets and less traffic than a large metro, though one local guide still lists heavy rush-hour traffic as a con. Healthcare is a core employment anchor—Stormont Vail Health and The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis sit alongside state government—so many hospital workers can live in Southwest, West, or central neighborhoods without a long drive. Kansas City International Airport is about 75 minutes away. Sources do not detail hospital-specific parking, named bus lines, or door-to-door routes to those campuses.

Typical in-city commutes are around 16 minutes and under 20 minutes on average, with quieter streets and less traffic than a large metro, though one local guide still lists heavy rush-hour traffic as a con. Healthcare is a core employment anchor—Stormont Vail Health and The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis sit alongside state government—so many hospital workers can live in Southwest, West, or central neighborhoods without a long drive.

Kansas City International Airport is about 75 minutes away. Sources do not detail hospital-specific parking, named bus lines, or door-to-door routes to those campuses.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: armbrusterteam.com Source 2: searchtopekahomes.com Source 3: crowncolony-topekaapts.com

OutdoorsGage Park is the city's signature outdoor hub, with a summer rose garden, ponds, trails, playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, a 1908 vintage carousel, a mile-long mini-train, and the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center. Lake Shawnee on the east side is the go-to for water activities, fishing, picnicking, and larger lakeside lots. Miles of paved and natural trails, Kansas River riverfront, and neighborhood green spaces support hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor time; winters can bring sledding snow in local parks. Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Park adds a historic outdoor stop.

Gage Park is the city's signature outdoor hub, with a summer rose garden, ponds, trails, playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, a 1908 vintage carousel, a mile-long mini-train, and the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center. Lake Shawnee on the east side is the go-to for water activities, fishing, picnicking, and larger lakeside lots.

Miles of paved and natural trails, Kansas River riverfront, and neighborhood green spaces support hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor time; winters can bring sledding snow in local parks. Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Park adds a historic outdoor stop.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: armbrusterteam.com Source 2: searchtopekahomes.com Source 3: visittopeka.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: atlasvanlines.com Source 6: crowncolony-topekaapts.com

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Topeka is Kansas’s capital and a mid-sized city of about 125,000 that locals describe as the biggest small town you’ll ever live in—practical, steady, and built around short drives rather than flash. For a nurse, the draw is affordability (homes often in the low-to-mid $200,000s, rents discussed around $800–$1,000), 16-minute typical commutes, and major healthcare employers including Stormont Vail Health and KU Health System St. Francis. Southwest Topeka near Sherwood, Lake Sherwood, and the SW 21st/Urish corridor is the most requested area and feeds Auburn-Washburn schools; historic Westboro and Potwin offer brick-street character; Lake Shawnee adds water and larger lots; North Topeka’s NOTO district and Oakland are cheaper entry points. Days off run through Gage Park and the Topeka Zoo, Lake Shawnee, the Capitol and Brown v. Board site, NOTO First Fridays, Evergy Plaza concerts, and barbecue-to-bakery dining. Tradeoffs are real: smaller nightlife than Kansas City (about 75 minutes to KCI), hot humid summers, cold windy winters, tornado season, and some residents flag crime and roads. It fits nurses who want breathing room, community, and a paycheck that stretches.

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Source 1: searchtopekahomes.com Source 2: armbrusterteam.com Source 3: crowncolony-topekaapts.com Source 4: visittopeka.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: atlasvanlines.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: facebook.com

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