Registered Nurse Case Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to provide exceptional hospice care to patients facing end-of-life illnesses throughout the Springfield, Missouri region. This role manages a patient caseload, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, conducts patient assessments, and ensures patients and their families receive the highest quality hospice services. The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician with strong communication abilities and a passion for delivering patient-centered care.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (8 hours per day, 5 days per week).

• Weekday On-Call: 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM, 3 days per week
• Weekend On-Call: Saturday 12:00 AM through Monday 8:00 AM, 2 weekends per month

Coverage Area: Within 50 miles of Springfield, MO. Mileage reimbursement provided between patient visits.

Pay

$51.00 - $53.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary RN Case Manager for an assigned hospice patient caseload.
• Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management for hospice patients in home and residential settings.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations of physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient care with social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings every other Wednesday to review patient progress and care plans.
• Educate patients and family members regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Respond to patient and family needs during assigned on-call rotations.
• Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life throughout the hospice journey.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and compassionate bedside manner.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to manage a field-based caseload and travel throughout the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospice nursing experience.
• Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) documentation software.
• Case management experience in hospice, home health, or palliative care settings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.

Benefits

Pride-Health offers eligible employees:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity).
• 401(k)-retirement savings.
• Life & disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal support.
• Pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Dress Code

No specific dress code or scrub color requirements.