PRN RN Hospice Case Manager

Hospice of the Valley, located in Decatur, AL, is a non-profit hospice dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and families. As the only non-profit hospice serving Lawrence and Morgan Counties, care is provided based on need rather than ability to pay. The organization offers multiple levels of hospice services to support varying patient and family needs throughout the end-of-life journey.

Hospice of the Valley is the area’s only JCAHO-accredited hospice, reflecting a strong commitment to quality, safety, and excellence in care. Team members join a mission-driven environment focused on dignity, grace, and support at life’s final stages.

The PRN RN Hospice Case Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Decatur, AL, responsible for coordinating and delivering holistic hospice nursing care to patients and families. This role includes assessing patient needs, developing individualized plans of care, administering medications and treatments, and closely monitoring symptoms to promote comfort and quality of life. The RN Case Manager collaborates with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care and appropriate utilization of services.

Day-to-day responsibilities also include discharge planning and transitions of care, educating patients and families about disease processes and end-of-life options, and documenting all clinical interventions in accordance with regulatory and agency standards. The position requires flexibility to respond to changing patient needs, participation in case conferences, and ongoing communication with families and caregivers.

• Strong clinical nursing and medicine skills, with the ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based hospice care.
• Experience in case management and discharge planning to coordinate comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care plans.
• Knowledge of utilization management practices to ensure appropriate, effective use of hospice services and resources.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Alabama, in good standing.
• Prior hospice, palliative care, home health, or acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills to support patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing patient conditions.
• Basic computer and electronic health record (EHR) documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the service area.