Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hospice Mission Hospice & Palliative Care Pasadena, CA Job Details Full-time From $50 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals CPR Certification Caregiving documentation requirements RN License Hospice experience Care documentation Managing patients as a nurse case manager Initial patient assessment Driver's License Driving End-of-life care Clinical assessment documentation Organizational skills Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Full Job Description Mission Hospice & Palliative Care has been providing hospice services in Southern California since 1997, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join our hospice team. This is a full-time field-based position serving patients and families throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. The RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the plan of care for an assigned group of hospice patients while working closely with physicians, LVNs, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. We are looking for an RN who is clinically strong, organized, dependable, and passionate about providing high-quality end-of-life care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluation of patient needs. Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, and interdisciplinary team. Assess and manage pain, dyspnea, wounds, gastrointestinal symptoms, anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms commonly experienced by hospice patients. Coordinate medications, durable medical equipment, supplies, and other services necessary to support the patient's plan of care. Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, symptom management, safety, and end-of-life care. Communicate significant changes in condition to the physician and interdisciplinary team and obtain appropriate orders. Conduct required RN visits, including supervisory and recertification-related visits, as assigned. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to ongoing care planning. Coordinate and supervise care provided by LVNs and hospice aides when applicable. Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes. Participate in the agency's on-call rotation as assigned. Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and urgent clinical needs. Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, California hospice regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards. Field based position, driving required. Orientation and training provided

REQUIREMENTS

Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience required. Hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, geriatrics, or similar experience strongly preferred. New RN Grads encouraged to apply Strong assessment, symptom-management, and clinical decision-making skills. Ability to independently manage a field-based patient caseload. Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team. Current CPR/BLS certification. Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance. Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area. Training is provided for all new hires regardless of experience.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm No after hours visits required Rotating on-call weekends

COMPENSATION/ BENEFITS

Competitive pay Sign-on bonus Mileage reimbursement Medical/Dental/Vision 401K PTO program

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Outpatient License/Certification:

RN (Required) Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

On the road