Hospice RN Case Manager

Hospice Registered Nurse (RNCM)

Job Status:
Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm + occasional on-call/Holiday rotation

Coverage Area:
Greater Lansing area

• Competitive compensation, including Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision and an HSA
• Continued growth and education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• Community‑based visits, means less travel time
• A company‑provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
• Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous PTO/Holiday (20 days first year)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year
• Pet insurance

• What makes you different makes us great
• You are part of a team
• Unique experiences and perspectives inspire others
• Peer recognition program with quarterly and annual prizes
• A 1440 culture – using all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients as needed, aids family understanding in the home care situation and during bereavement, and works as a member of the hospice team to provide hospice care.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred
• Active patient contact within the past three years, preferred
• Ability to work independently, make accurate and, at times, quick judgments
• Ability to supervise others appropriately
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of hospice patients
• Provides dietary counseling
• Provides hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s hospice care and safety
• Observes signs and symptoms; reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel
• Develops and reevaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders
• Attends team conferences
• Maintains records as required by hospice
• Follows the policies and procedures of hospice; observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient‑related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure
• Participates in on‑call system and is responsible for providing on‑call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to attend all required meetings
• Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols
• Assists with orientation, teaching and training as requested
• Other duties as assigned by Director

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee without restriction to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OSHA occupational hazard present. Standing for long periods; considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring a 100‑pound patient.

Must possess sight/hearing or use appropriate adaptive devices that enable senses to function at a level required to meet essential duties. Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation as travel may be required.

Work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. Noise level is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

This classification description indicates the general kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty required for this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision.

The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.