Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, where you will play a vital role in delivering personalized end-of-life care that emphasizes dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Posted Sep 25
Unit and setting
Hospice
License
RN licensevalid nursing license with current registration
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
valid nursing license with current registrationValid nursing license with current registration
Experience
hospice, home health, or outpatient clinic experienceExperience with hospice, home health or outpatient clinics
Also asks
knowledge of hospice, medical terminology, HIPAA, and EHR systemsStrong knowledge of hospice, medical terminology, health regulation policies (including HIPAA), and electronic health records (EHR/EHR management).
Also asks
ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and manage complex clinical casesProven ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and manage complex clinical cases
Also asks
communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skillsExcellent communication skills for client interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration; adept at managing patient service needs with compassion and professionalism.
Also asks
familiarity with managed care, utilization management, discharge planning, and case management protocolsFamiliarity with managed care processes, utilization management, discharge planning, diagnostic evaluation, and case management protocols.
In range for Arizona staff rolesArizona staff postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $128k/yr, the middle half $79k/yr to $110k/yr, across 680 postings.
perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plansConduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine eligibility and develop individualized hospice care plans aligned with patient needs and preferences.
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manage clinical casework and monitor symptom managementManage clinical casework by coordinating services, monitoring symptom management, and adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize comfort and quality of life.
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collaborate with interdisciplinary team membersCollaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across disciplines-including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and therapists-to ensure holistic patient support.
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educate patients and families on hospice services and care planningProvide education to patients and families about hospice services, medication management, symptom control, and advance directives to empower informed decision-making.
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document patient care and discharge planning in EHR systemsUtilize electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient progress, medical records, discharge planning, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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oversee discharge planning and care transitionsOversee discharge planning and transition processes from hospital or inpatient settings to home or hospice facilities, ensuring smooth continuity of care.
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participate in quality improvement initiativesParticipate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives related to hospice care standards, infection control policies, and health regulation compliance.
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, where you will play a vital role in delivering personalized end-of-life care that emphasizes dignity, comfort, and quality of life. In this dynamic position, you will coordinate patient care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and provide expert clinical guidance to patients and their families. Your expertise in critical care, hospital medicine, and post-acute care will ensure seamless management of complex cases within a hospice setting. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine eligibility and develop individualized hospice care plans aligned with patient needs and preferences.
Manage clinical casework by coordinating services, monitoring symptom management, and adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize comfort and quality of life.
Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across disciplines—including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and therapists—to ensure holistic patient support.
Provide education to patients and families about hospice services, medication management, symptom control, and advance directives to empower informed decision-making.
Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient progress, medical records, discharge planning, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Oversee discharge planning and transition processes from hospital or inpatient settings to home or hospice facilities, ensuring smooth continuity of care.
Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives related to hospice care standards, infection control policies, and health regulation compliance.
Qualifications
Valid nursing license with current registration
Experience with hospice, home health or outpatient clinics
Strong knowledge of hospice, medical terminology, health regulation policies (including HIPAA), and electronic health records (EHR/EHR management).
Proven ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and manage complex clinical cases
Excellent communication skills for client interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration; adept at managing patient service needs with compassion and professionalism.
Familiarity with managed care processes, utilization management, discharge planning, diagnostic evaluation, and case management protocols.
Embark on a rewarding career where your nursing expertise directly impacts the lives of patients during their most vulnerable moments. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities while fostering a caring environment that values your dedication to exceptional patient care.
Neighborhoods+In 2026, working families and first-time buyers are concentrating in established Mesa tracts where single-family homes with yards still list around $300K–$450K, with parks and freeway or light-rail access, instead of paying up for Eastmark, Las Sendas, or Red Mountain Ranch. Locals steer newcomers to East Mesa and the southeast edge beside Gilbert, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley, naming pockets such as Alt Vista and Dreamland Villa; Reddit points to Northeast Mesa along the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway as a decent base with a workable Scottsdale commute. Recurring best-of list names include Dobson Ranch, Alta Mesa, Superstition Springs, Parkwood Ranch, Mesa Grande, Northgrove, Apache Wells, Rancho Del Mar, and Sunland Village East. The older west side next to Tempe is not where young professionals are clustering.
In 2026, working families and first-time buyers are concentrating in established Mesa tracts where single-family homes with yards still list around $300K–$450K, with parks and freeway or light-rail access, instead of paying up for Eastmark, Las Sendas, or Red Mountain Ranch. Locals steer newcomers to East Mesa and the southeast edge beside Gilbert, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley, naming pockets such as Alt Vista and Dreamland Villa; Reddit points to Northeast Mesa along the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway as a decent base with a workable Scottsdale commute.
Recurring best-of list names include Dobson Ranch, Alta Mesa, Superstition Springs, Parkwood Ranch, Mesa Grande, Northgrove, Apache Wells, Rancho Del Mar, and Sunland Village East. The older west side next to Tempe is not where young professionals are clustering.
Getting around+Affordable Mesa neighborhoods are sold on freeway access and Valley Metro light rail, and Northeast Mesa sits on the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway with a Scottsdale-direction commute locals call not terrible. Valley Metro is the transit operator, but public transportation is widely described as limited, so most people drive. Residents say leaving the Phoenix metro can take an hour from almost anywhere because of valley-wide congestion. These sources do not name hospital campuses, typical ER-shift drives, or parking conditions at work.
Affordable Mesa neighborhoods are sold on freeway access and Valley Metro light rail, and Northeast Mesa sits on the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway with a Scottsdale-direction commute locals call not terrible. Valley Metro is the transit operator, but public transportation is widely described as limited, so most people drive.
Residents say leaving the Phoenix metro can take an hour from almost anywhere because of valley-wide congestion. These sources do not name hospital campuses, typical ER-shift drives, or parking conditions at work.
Outdoors+Mesa is framed as a gateway to the Sonoran Desert and Tonto National Forest, with paddleboarding on the Salt River, kayaking desert canyons, and boat rides on Saguaro Lake. Hiking starts at Lost Dutchman State Park and the Superstition Mountains; Mesa Grande Cultural Park has ancient petroglyphs, Goldfield Ghost Town is a nearby add-on, and Revel Surf at Cannon Beach is billed as the country’s first surf park of its kind. The city claims more than 200 parks, plus horseback riding and everyday pool-and-golf life. Extreme summer heat pushes real outdoor time to early mornings and cooler months.
Mesa is framed as a gateway to the Sonoran Desert and Tonto National Forest, with paddleboarding on the Salt River, kayaking desert canyons, and boat rides on Saguaro Lake. Hiking starts at Lost Dutchman State Park and the Superstition Mountains; Mesa Grande Cultural Park has ancient petroglyphs, Goldfield Ghost Town is a nearby add-on, and Revel Surf at Cannon Beach is billed as the country’s first surf park of its kind.
The city claims more than 200 parks, plus horseback riding and everyday pool-and-golf life. Extreme summer heat pushes real outdoor time to early mornings and cooler months.
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 Mesa
Mesa is Arizona's East Valley workhorse: a city of more than 500,000 with healthcare as a major industry, about 301 days of sun, and housing that still undercuts Scottsdale and much of Phoenix. What is genuinely distinct is leftover affordability beside desert access: established neighborhoods still list single-family homes around $300K–$450K, unlike premium Eastmark, Las Sendas, and Red Mountain Ranch. Downtown Mesa concentrates the Mesa Arts Center, craft breweries, the Asian District, and spring training for the Chicago Cubs and Athletics; weekends go to the Salt River, Saguaro Lake, Lost Dutchman State Park, and the Superstition Mountains. Relocating nurses should pick a side of town on purpose. East Mesa, the southeast toward Gilbert and Queen Creek, and Northeast Mesa on the Loop 202 are where locals send newcomers; older Mesa beside Tempe is called high-crime and run-down. Expect 106°F summer averages, spikes to 115°F, limited Valley Metro service, and an hour to leave the metro. The tradeoff is heat and sprawl in exchange for more than 200 parks, a yard, and more house than closer-in suburbs usually offer.
