Travel PPV RN/26/NUR168

Seeking an experienced and compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to provide high-quality end-of-life care to patients throughout Harrison County, Mississippi.

Schedule & Work Details

• Coverage Area: Harrison County, MS
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Productivity Expectation: 28 points per week
• Weekend Requirement: Participation in weekend rotation
• Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursed from the office; mileage is automatically adjusted when starting from another location
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs; nursing or healthcare-themed tops acceptable with Royal Blue scrub bottoms

Pay

$51.00 - $53.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Manage a hospice patient caseload and serve as the primary nursing contact for assigned patients and families.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate hospice eligibility and ongoing appropriateness for hospice services.
• Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly address changes in symptoms, pain levels, and overall health status.
• Document clinical findings thoroughly and accurately to support hospice eligibility and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice services.
• Attend, prepare for, and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families throughout the hospice care experience.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required clinical documentation.
• Participate in the agency's weekend rotation schedule as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous in-home hospice nursing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of hospice care principles, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a field-based caseload.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HomeCare Homebase (HCHB).
• Previous hospice case management experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel longer distances between patient visits when necessary.
• Strong interdisciplinary care coordination skills.
• Experience educating patients and families on hospice philosophy and goals of care.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused approach to care.

Benefits

• 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.
• Legal support.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors.