Hospice RN Case Manager - Direct Hire

Position: Hospice RN Case Manager

Location: Brookings, OR
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Hospice / Home Health
Reports To: Clinical Director
Compensation: Salary based on experience (DOE)

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice RN Case Manager to join our healthcare team in Brookings, Oregon. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families by providing high-quality hospice care in their homes and surrounding communities.

The Hospice RN Case Manager will coordinate individualized patient care, manage pain and symptoms, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life throughout the end-of-life journey.

This role also supports home health services as needed and requires regular travel to patient homes and nearby communities, including Gold Beach and Bandon.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned hospice patient caseload and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Provide skilled nursing services, including pain and symptom management, medication management, wound care, catheter care, IV therapy, and diabetic care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatments, and care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospice regulations and agency policies.
• Participate in care conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings, and quality assurance activities.
• Supervise and support Hospice and Home Health Aides, including appropriate delegation and competency oversight.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage to support patients and families with urgent care needs.
• Assist with home health patient evaluations, care planning, physician coordination, and discharge planning as needed.
• Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and families throughout the end-of-life care process.
• Maintain compliance with applicable clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and agency procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain it before hire.
• At least one year of nursing experience in hospice, home health, skilled nursing, or a related healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and pain and symptom management.
• Understanding of home health and hospice regulations and clinical documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and nursing documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, patient education, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant nursing experience.
• Previous hospice or home health case management experience.
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary patient care and supervising home health or hospice aides.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Oregon driver's license.
• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Brookings, Gold Beach, Bandon, and surrounding communities.
• Ability to participate in occasional weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs.
• Ability to lift and move patients, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Ability to work in a variety of home environments.
• Ability to manage emotionally challenging and stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and compassionate care.

Work Environment

• Primarily home-based patient visits with regular community travel.
• Work in varied home settings and environmental conditions.
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious materials.
• Participation in scheduled on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as required.

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and their families.
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Complimentary Cal-Ore Life Flight family membership.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in rural healthcare.
  
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