Hospice RN Case Manager | King County

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and develop individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, volunteers, and interdisciplinary team members to implement, coordinate, and evaluate care plans.
• Administer medications and therapeutic interventions to effectively manage pain and symptoms, promoting comfort and quality of life.
• Educate patients and families on the hospice philosophy, disease progression, symptom management, self-care, and end-of-life expectations.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families experiencing grief, anxiety, or other psychosocial concerns.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation reflecting care provided and changes in patient condition.
• Ensure care delivery complies with Medicare guidelines, state regulations, and hospice policies and standards.
• Advocate for patient dignity, preferences, autonomy, and rights in all aspects of care.
• Respond promptly to urgent patient needs and collaborate with the on-call team as necessary.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in scheduled weekend rotations

Requirements

• Current, active Washington State RN license in good standing
• Active BLS certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in hospice or home health preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of healthcare related experience required
• Proficient with EMR systems and healthcare technologies
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and work independently within scope of practice
• Adaptable to diverse social, cultural, and religious backgrounds