Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Youngstown, Ohio
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our team and provide exceptional end-of-life care to patients and their families.
Posted Sep 9 · “Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, trauma centers (Level I or II), or medical-surgical units.” from the posting
- Unit and setting
- Hospice hospice and end-of-life patients
- License
- RN license Valid nursing license with current registration in the state of practice.valid nursing license registered in state of practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- valid nursing license registered in state of practice Valid nursing license with current registration in the state of practice.
- Experience
- critical care experience (ICU, emergency medicine, trauma, or med-surg) Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, trauma centers (Level I or II), or medical-surgical units.
- Also asks
- knowledge of physiology, symptom management, infectious disease care, and discharge planning Strong knowledge of physiology, symptom management, infectious disease care, discharge planning, and medical terminology.
- Also asks
- familiarity with electronic health records and HIPAA regulations Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) and healthcare regulations including HIPAA compliance.
- Also asks
- patient assessment skills and multidisciplinary collaboration Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Also asks
- communication skills for client interaction and family education Exceptional communication skills for client interaction and family education across diverse populations.
Preferred
- Experience
- hospice or palliative care experience Prior experience in hospice or palliative care is highly preferred; home health or post-acute care experience is a plus.
- Experience
- home health or post-acute care experience
- Experience
- experience managing complex cases involving behavioral health or geriatrics Ability to manage complex cases involving behavioral health issues or geriatrics; experience with managed care policies is advantageous.
- Experience
- hospital medicine and inpatient experience Knowledge of hospital medicine practices including inpatient experience is beneficial; outpatient or clinic experience is also valued.
- Experience
- outpatient or clinic experience
- Also asks
- experience with managed care policies
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Ohio PRN rolesOhio PRN postings that state pay run $58k/yr to $108k/yr, the middle half $79k/yr to $100k/yr, across 199 postings.
Benefits
- Benefitsdental insuranceDental insurance
- Benefitshealth insuranceHealth insurance
- Benefitspaid time offPaid time off
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- conduct patient assessments for hospice eligibility and create care plans Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine eligibility for hospice services and develop individualized care plans aligned with patient needs and wishes.
- Day to day
- manage hospice caseload and coordinate interdisciplinary support
- Day to day
- monitor patient progress, vital signs, and symptom management Monitor patient progress through regular evaluations, vital signs monitoring, and symptom management to ensure comfort and quality of life.
- Day to day
- educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, and resources Educate patients and families about disease progression, medication management, advanced directives, and available resources to empower informed decision-making.
- Day to day
- oversee discharge planning and care transitions Oversee discharge planning, transition of care, and coordination with home health agencies or inpatient facilities as needed.
- Day to day
- maintain accurate EHR documentation and HIPAA compliance Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) including documentation of patient interactions, clinical notes, medication administration, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Day to day
- participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to adjust care plans Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient status, adjust care plans, and ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Travel
- on the road Work Location: On the road
The workplace
The role on record is a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, posted with a $90,000 base salary and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our team and provide exceptional end-of-life care to patients and their families. In this vital role, you will coordinate comprehensive hospice services, ensuring patients receive personalized, respectful, and high-quality care in their preferred environment. Your expertise in clinical case management, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration will help deliver comfort, dignity, and support during life's most sensitive moments. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working within a dynamic healthcare environment committed to compassionate service.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine eligibility for hospice services and develop individualized care plans aligned with patient needs and wishes.
- Manage a caseload of hospice patients, coordinating medical, emotional, and psychosocial support in collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor patient progress through regular evaluations, vital signs monitoring, and symptom management to ensure comfort and quality of life.
- Educate patients and families about disease progression, medication management, advanced directives, and available resources to empower informed decision-making.
- Oversee discharge planning, transition of care, and coordination with home health agencies or inpatient facilities as needed.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) including documentation of patient interactions, clinical notes, medication administration, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient status, adjust care plans, and ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
Qualifications
- Valid nursing license with current registration in the state of practice.
- Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, trauma centers (Level I or II), or medical-surgical units.
- Prior experience in hospice or palliative care is highly preferred; home health or post-acute care experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, symptom management, infectious disease care, discharge planning, and medical terminology.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) and healthcare regulations including HIPAA compliance.
- Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage complex cases involving behavioral health issues or geriatrics; experience with managed care policies is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication skills for client interaction and family education across diverse populations.
- Knowledge of hospital medicine practices including inpatient experience is beneficial; outpatient or clinic experience is also valued.
Join our team to provide compassionate hospice care that truly makes a difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while delivering the highest standards of patient-centered service in a rewarding environment dedicated to dignity and comfort at every stage of life.
Pay: $90,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road
What's around it?
Youngstown, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 13% below the US average
- Median rent
- $728/mo
- Household income
- $34,408/yr, all local households, not nurse pay