Hospice Case Manager RN. Job in Hollytree Gecko Jobs
SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice · Hollytree, AL
FULL-TIME
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Job Description
Make a Meaningful Impact. Join Our Hospice Care Team.
Every day presents an opportunity to deliver compassionate and personalized hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. We are dedicated to supporting patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.
Your Role as a Hospice Case Manager RN:
• Serve as the key contact for patients and families, guiding them throughout their hospice journey.
• Provide and document skilled nursing care tailored to each patient's unique Plan of Care in their homes, assisted living, or other environments.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor changes in patient condition and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains—to create and refine personalized care plans.
• Offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support to both patients and their loved ones, providing education and bereavement guidance.
• Train caregivers on safe and confident care techniques, providing practical support and emotional reassurance.
• Communicate essential updates regarding patient condition to the care team for timely interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to infection control and compliance guidelines.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to ensure that care remains consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
• Assist patients and families in understanding medication management, hospice philosophy, symptom management, and end-of-life processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and educate patients, family members, and caregivers as needed.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions aligned with care goals, focusing on symptom management.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs and risk assessments.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, consulting with physicians and nurse practitioners as necessary.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, medications, and nutritional needs.
• Alert healthcare providers of any changes in condition or signs of decline.
• Support care continuity by facilitating home health, palliative, and hospice referrals as warranted.
• Document all clinical records in a timely manner, including assessments, physician orders, and care plans.
• Foster effective relationships with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and engage teamwork in care plan discussions.
• Participate in on-call protocols and provide patient support through clinical competence.
Your Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year of nursing experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health.
• Previous experience in hospice or palliative care is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Current nursing license in the respective state.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Essential Skills:
• Strong understanding of the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Exceptional patient assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams and adapt to changing situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and documentation practices.
Working Conditions:
• Work in diverse settings, including patients' homes and healthcare facilities, with exposure to various health-related challenges.
Why Join Us?
Join our hospice nursing team and help us make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones. Apply now!
Location: SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice
Additional Information: We maintain a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Every day presents an opportunity to deliver compassionate and personalized hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. We are dedicated to supporting patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.
Your Role as a Hospice Case Manager RN:
• Serve as the key contact for patients and families, guiding them throughout their hospice journey.
• Provide and document skilled nursing care tailored to each patient's unique Plan of Care in their homes, assisted living, or other environments.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor changes in patient condition and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains—to create and refine personalized care plans.
• Offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support to both patients and their loved ones, providing education and bereavement guidance.
• Train caregivers on safe and confident care techniques, providing practical support and emotional reassurance.
• Communicate essential updates regarding patient condition to the care team for timely interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to infection control and compliance guidelines.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to ensure that care remains consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
• Assist patients and families in understanding medication management, hospice philosophy, symptom management, and end-of-life processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and educate patients, family members, and caregivers as needed.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions aligned with care goals, focusing on symptom management.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs and risk assessments.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, consulting with physicians and nurse practitioners as necessary.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, medications, and nutritional needs.
• Alert healthcare providers of any changes in condition or signs of decline.
• Support care continuity by facilitating home health, palliative, and hospice referrals as warranted.
• Document all clinical records in a timely manner, including assessments, physician orders, and care plans.
• Foster effective relationships with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and engage teamwork in care plan discussions.
• Participate in on-call protocols and provide patient support through clinical competence.
Your Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year of nursing experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health.
• Previous experience in hospice or palliative care is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Current nursing license in the respective state.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Essential Skills:
• Strong understanding of the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Exceptional patient assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams and adapt to changing situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and documentation practices.
Working Conditions:
• Work in diverse settings, including patients' homes and healthcare facilities, with exposure to various health-related challenges.
Why Join Us?
Join our hospice nursing team and help us make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones. Apply now!
Location: SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice
Additional Information: We maintain a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Details
- City
- Hollytree
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- US
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