Hospice RN Case Manager - Southwest Michigan Talent Pool

Optimal Care is growing, and we’re looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. We invite you to submit your resume so we can learn more about your experience and the type of role you're looking for. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.

About the Role

Experience the autonomy, patient connection, and meaningful impact that come with providing nursing care in the place patients call home. As a Registered Nurse with Optimal Care, you’ll deliver comprehensive skilled nursing care tailored to each patient’s individual needs, whether supporting recovery and independence through Home Health or providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life through Hospice. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while making a lasting difference during some of life’s most important moments.

This role is ideal for an RN who values clinical independence, critical thinking, and the opportunity to practice the full scope of nursing. You’ll manage a caseload of patients, conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate services that support each patient’s unique goals and needs. Working closely with physicians, families, facilities, and an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll have the autonomy to make informed clinical decisions while receiving the collaboration and support needed to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your passion lies in helping patients regain their independence or providing compassionate end-of-life care, you’ll play an essential role in creating a positive and meaningful experience for those you serve.

Location

• Service Area Options:
  • Kalamazoo / St. Joseph / Allegan
  • Barry / Calhoun / Branch Counties
  • Allegan / Van Buren / Berrien / Cass Counties

This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Full Time:
  Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation
• Part Time:
  Three weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation
• Per Diem:
  Flexible weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation
• After
  
  Hours:
  
  Every other Monday to Sunday, 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. (training takes place Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the first 2-4 weeks)

Required Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Hospice or home health experience
• OASIS certification or willingness to obtain

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in OASIS documentation and care planning
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfort working in diverse home and…