A Nurse Case Manager applies nursing expertise to coordinate a patient's medical care and provides advocacy to help them get the best and most affordable care. Develop care plans including discharge planning, coordinate delivery among providers, and teach patients and families how to follow the plan. They may also help patients navigate insurance and other healthcare bureaucracies and access related social services. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment.
Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Nurse Case Manager to provide exceptional end-of-life care to patients in their homes and community settings. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive nursing services, coordinate patient care plans, and support families through difficult transitions. Your expertise will ensure patients experience comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their final stages. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by combining clinical excellence with heartfelt compassion. Responsibilities Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, symptom management, and physiological evaluations to determine care needs. Develop and implement personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, and family members. Administer medications and treatments aligned with hospice protocols while monitoring for adverse effects. Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding disease progression, symptom control, and end-of-life choices. Coordinate discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions between inpatient, outpatient, or post-acute care settings. Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Engage in case management activities such as utilization management, diagnostic evaluation, and post-acute care planning to optimize patient outcomes. Qualifications Valid nursing license with current registration in the applicable state. Knowledge of infectious disease care, geriatrics, behavioral health, and medical-surgical nursing practices. Strong understanding of medical terminology, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques. Proven ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and discharge planning effectively. Excellent communication skills for patient service delivery and family education. Ability to manage complex cases involving post-acute care or managed care environments. Join us in delivering compassionate hospice care that honors each patient's dignity while supporting families through life's most profound moments. Your expertise will help create a comforting environment where patients feel valued and cared for until the very end. About Us Sacred Encounter is a World-Class healthcare organization where every aspect of the care experience is considered important and sacred. People that are successful within our system of care aspire to provide the highest quality experience to all and love learning as well as teaching. Our cultural environment is a balance of purposeful and spiritually rich work with excellent rewards based on providing extraordinary value. To be World Class hospice, we believe it starts with being a World Class employer, that's why are benefit package is the best in the industry. Some of the world class benefits include 6 weeks off a year for full-time employees, in your very first year! Our Values are Outstanding Customer Service, Integrity in all Activities, Dignity & Respect, Collaboration & Teamwork, Excellence in Everything, and Joy. We hope you will join are team and join this exciting mission!
Pay:
From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
