Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

About the role

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. We are a community-based, not-for-profit hospice & palliative care provider with deep community roots and decades of experience serving ALL patients and families regardless of their ability to pay or medical complexity. Our mission-driven organization ensures that our funds support our core values.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient/caregiver care, conducts nursing assessments, and manages care plans.
• Facilitates patient and caregiver independence, applies patient-related protocols, and educates patients and families.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary groups, supervisors, and external agencies to maintain continuity of care.
• Maintains open lines of communication with supervisors and keeps them informed of complex patient/caregiver issues.
• Applies infection control principles, follows universal precautions, and documents care accurately and timely.
• Attends interdisciplinary group conferences and collaborates with team members to address patient needs.
• Cleans patient rooms and maintains cleanliness and stock levels in the facility.
• Uses protective equipment when necessary and ensures proper chemical usage during cleaning tasks.

Requirements

• Current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 1-year related experience for inpatient units (IPU) and 2 years for other nursing positions.
• Experience in direct care of patients with life-limiting illnesses, including hospice and palliative care.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or associate degree in nursing is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• CPR certification is required; CHPN certification is preferred.
• Current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 1-year related experience for inpatient units (IPU) and 2 years for other nursing positions.
• Experience in direct care of patients with life-limiting illnesses, including hospice and palliative care.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Infection control knowledge.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Documentation accuracy and timeliness.
• Time management and crisis response skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with matching.
• Focused programs honoring Veteran patients.
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN).
• Best Orientation and Onboarding program.
• Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding career growth.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary based on department needs.