Hospice RN - South (Stamford, CT)

About the role

At RVNAhealth, hospice care is about more than managing symptoms—it's about providing compassionate, patient-centered care that honors dignity, supports families, and helps people live each day with comfort and purpose. We're seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager to join our growing hospice team and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hospice admissions, comprehensive assessments, and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Provide skilled nursing care and expert symptom management in patients' homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and other care settings.
• Monitor changes in patient condition, communicate with physicians and team members, and adjust care plans to meet evolving needs.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding disease progression, medications, comfort measures, and end-of-life care.
• Provide compassionate emotional support and guidance to patients and loved ones throughout the hospice journey.
• Care coordination:
  • Coordinate care across nursing, social work, hospice aides, chaplaincy, volunteers, and therapy services to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDG) meetings and contribute to collaborative care planning.
  • Supervise hospice aides and ensure care is delivered in accordance with the established plan of care.
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation that meets Medicare, CHAP, and agency standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all clinical, regulatory, infection prevention, and HIPAA requirements.
• Team & Community Collaboration:
  • Serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients, caregivers, and fellow team members.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to support patients during evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  • Aid in orientation, mentoring, and education of new staff when appropriate.
  • Represent RVNAhealth professionally within the community and among healthcare referral partners.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current Connecticut RN license or Compact RN License.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, ICU, or other complex clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with electronic medical records and mobile documentation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel throughout Southern Fairfield County.
• Successful completion of RVNAhealth's hospice orientation and training program upon hire.

Qualifications

• Compassion and a deep understanding of hospice care principles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures.

Skills

• Skilled in managing complex patient care plans.
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $103,500 to $111,000 per year and represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

Schedule

As a field-based role, you'll work in various locations throughout Southern Fairfield County, including Norwalk, Westport, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, and surrounding communities. You'll also participate in an on-call rotation to support patients during evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.