Registered Nurse; RN) Care Manager – Hospice

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Full Time Direct Patient Care Newark, OH, US

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families when it matters most.

Ohio’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager to provide high-quality hospice care to patients and families throughout Licking, Muskingum, and portions of Knox County
, including the Mount Vernon and Centerburg areas
.

This is a field-based nursing position serving patients in both private homes and care facilities
. The RN Care Manager will oversee a caseload of approximately 25–30 patients and will play an important role in coordinating care, managing symptoms, supporting families, and helping patients experience comfort and dignity throughout their hospice journey.

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Caseload: Approximately 25–30 patients

Service Area: Licking, Muskingum, and portions of Knox County

Areas Served: Includes Mount Vernon and Centerburg

Patient Setting: Patient homes and healthcare facilities

Holiday Requirement: Participation in a holiday rotation

Travel: Regular travel throughout the assigned service area is required

As an RN Care Manager, you will serve as a primary clinical resource for your patients and their families. You will use your nursing expertise to assess patient needs, coordinate individualized care, manage symptoms, and communicate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

You will work with physicians, social workers, hospice aides, chaplains, and other care team members to make sure each patient's needs are understood and addressed.

This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing skilled nursing care focused on comfort, quality of life, and the goals of hospice care.

• Manage an assigned caseload of approximately 25–30 hospice patients.
• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes and in healthcare facilities.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Monitor patient conditions and recognize changes that may require adjustments to the plan of care.
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, symptom management, and available hospice services.
• Provide emotional support and serve as an advocate for patients and families.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs to the appropriate members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, communications, and patient outcomes.
• Coordinate services and resources to support patients across home and facility settings.
• Follow applicable nursing standards, hospice regulations, organizational policies, and the established plan of care.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as scheduled.
• Travel throughout the assigned service area to provide patient care.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio
  , in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to safely drive in a…