Hospice RN Case Manager Los Alamos

Del Corazon Hospice

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Eligibility: Patient Case Managers & AdvocatesNurse Case Managers

Posted Aug 11

Unit and setting: Hospice
License: RN licenseActive RN license in New Mexico (required)
Term: Permanent

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License: Active RN license in New Mexico (required) Check your license
License: Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Also asks: Strong assessment, communication, and independent decision-making skills
Also asks: Ability to work autonomously in the field with excellent time management
Also asks: Why Del Corazon Hospice?
Also asks: At Del Corazon Hospice, we believe hospice is about more than care — it’s about compassion, presence, and heart.

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Certification: CPR certification preferred
Experience: At least 1 year of nursing experience (hospice/home health strongly preferred)

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for New Mexico staff rolesNew Mexico staff postings that state pay run $68k/yr to $120k/yr, the middle half $89k/yr to $106k/yr, across 273 postings.

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Mileage reimbursement
On-call stipend
After-hours visit pay

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On call: On-call rotation

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Full-time Hospice RN: set own schedule Monday-Friday, no weekends; also PRN/per diem RN Hospice roles posted

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Full Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Los Alamos, NM

Del Corazon Hospice | Full Time

Compensation

$88,000 to $100,000 based on relevant experience, clinical skills, independence, documentation quality, and overall fit for the role. Mileage reimbursement, paid on-call stipend, and additional after-hours visit pay provided.

Del Corazon Hospice is hiring a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide hospice nursing visits to patients throughout Los Alamos, White Rock and surrounding communities. Home office is in Santa Fe and will need to travel to Santa Fe for IDT and meetings.

If you are seeking meaningful work that truly makes a difference, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.

Position Summary

The Hospice RN provides skilled nursing care, symptom management, and compassionate support to hospice patients wherever they call home. This role partners closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity, and excellent end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities

Case Manage hospice patients along with needed visits in Los Alamos and surrounding communities

Participates in nurse on-call rotation for weeknight coverage, Monday through Thursday. On-Call is typically one night per week, but may vary depending on the number of nurses in the rotation. Paid on-call stipend and additional after-hours visit pay are provided.

Conduct patient assessments and manage pain/symptom control

Administer medications and treatments per physician plan of care

Educate and support patients, caregivers, and families through the hospice journey

Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) including social work, chaplain, aides, and medical director

Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

Serve as an advocate for comfort-focused, patient-centered care

Qualifications

Active RN license in New Mexico (required)

At least 1 year of nursing experience (hospice/home health strongly preferred)

Strong assessment, communication, and independent decision-making skills

Ability to work autonomously in the field with excellent time management

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

CPR certification preferred

Why Del Corazon Hospice?

At Del Corazon Hospice, we believe hospice is about more than care — it’s about compassion, presence, and heart.

We offer

Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

Strong local leadership and responsive operations

Meaningful work serving patients and families across New Mexico

Job Details

Job Type: Full time Service Area: Los Alamos, White Rock and surrounding communities

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Pay: $85,000-$100,000 plus Mileage reimbursement, paid on-call stipend, and additional after-hours visit pay provided

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What's around it?

In Los Alamos, NM

Los Alamos, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,359/mo
Household income: $141,018/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Los Alamos, NM

NeighborhoodsResidential living is split between the main Los Alamos townsite perched on the mesa and the nearby bedroom community of White Rock, which sits about fifteen minutes away and offers quieter suburban subdivisions. The townsite itself features established canyon-edge properties and mid-century single-family houses located minutes from medical and laboratory facilities. Because plateau housing is constrained by natural topography, many healthcare workers also choose regional commuter areas including Española for larger valley parcels, the rural communities of the Pojoaque Valley such as Nambe, Jacona, and Tesuque, or Santa Fe for urban condominiums and historic adobe neighborhoods.

Residential living is split between the main Los Alamos townsite perched on the mesa and the nearby bedroom community of White Rock, which sits about fifteen minutes away and offers quieter suburban subdivisions. The townsite itself features established canyon-edge properties and mid-century single-family houses located minutes from medical and laboratory facilities.

Because plateau housing is constrained by natural topography, many healthcare workers also choose regional commuter areas including Española for larger valley parcels, the rural communities of the Pojoaque Valley such as Nambe, Jacona, and Tesuque, or Santa Fe for urban condominiums and historic adobe neighborhoods.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: santafe.com Source 2: valbriergroup.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: quora.com

Getting aroundHealthcare workers living directly on the mesa enjoy short commutes of five to fifteen minutes with minimal local traffic, and many residents walk or bike. However, commuting from Santa Fe takes roughly thirty-five to sixty minutes each way along US-84/285 and NM-502, where shift changes create significant congestion and winter storms can turn narrow canyon passes icy. Dedicated commuter buses connect outlying areas like Santa Fe and the Pojoaque Valley to the plateau, while driving from White Rock typically takes around fifteen minutes.

Healthcare workers living directly on the mesa enjoy short commutes of five to fifteen minutes with minimal local traffic, and many residents walk or bike. However, commuting from Santa Fe takes roughly thirty-five to sixty minutes each way along US-84/285 and NM-502, where shift changes create significant congestion and winter storms can turn narrow canyon passes icy.

Dedicated commuter buses connect outlying areas like Santa Fe and the Pojoaque Valley to the plateau, while driving from White Rock typically takes around fifteen minutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: santafe.com Source 2: mrsantaferealestate.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsSet atop the Pajarito Plateau, the area is an outdoor hub with trail networks for hiking and mountain biking directly abutting neighborhoods and canyon rims. Residents have immediate access to Bandelier National Monument to explore ancient cliff dwellings, the vast volcanic landscapes of Valles Caldera National Preserve, and panoramic viewpoints such as Anderson Overlook. The surrounding Jemez Mountains provide natural hot springs, backcountry camping, and winter snowsports within easy driving distance.

Set atop the Pajarito Plateau, the area is an outdoor hub with trail networks for hiking and mountain biking directly abutting neighborhoods and canyon rims. Residents have immediate access to Bandelier National Monument to explore ancient cliff dwellings, the vast volcanic landscapes of Valles Caldera National Preserve, and panoramic viewpoints such as Anderson Overlook.

The surrounding Jemez Mountains provide natural hot springs, backcountry camping, and winter snowsports within easy driving distance.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitlosalamos.org Source 2: quora.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Living in Los Alamos

Perched on the Pajarito Plateau at an elevation of 7,300 feet, Los Alamos is a singular mountain community where deep scientific history meets vast wilderness. For a relocating healthcare professional, living on the mesa offers an unbeatable five- to fifteen-minute commute, unmatched public safety, and immediate access to hiking and mountain biking trails that start right at neighborhood canyon edges. Residents spend weekends exploring Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve, and the hot springs of the Jemez Mountains. However, the plateau's rugged geography creates severe housing constraints, leading to scarce inventory and rental waitlists for the town's mid-century homes. The day-to-day atmosphere is quiet and academic; dining is modest, and nightlife is virtually nonexistent. To access diverse dining, vibrant arts, and broader housing choices, many professionals accept a thirty-five to sixty-minute commute from Santa Fe or settle in nearby White Rock. For nurses seeking a peaceful, outdoors-focused lifestyle with top-tier schools and a tight-knit community, Los Alamos offers a distinct and rewarding mountain environment.

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As of 2026-01Source 1: santafe.com Source 2: valbriergroup.com Source 3: visitlosalamos.org Source 4: quora.com

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