RN Case Manager - LA West Area

Are you an experienced Hospice RN who thrives in leadership and is passionate about providing high-quality end-of-life care? We are seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee patient care, mentor interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with clinical best practices. This role is ideal for a skilled leader who excels in case management, team coordination, and regulatory compliance, all while delivering compassionate care to patients and families.

🔹 Leadership & Team Oversight – Supervise, mentor, and ensure the competency of your assigned hospice care team, maintaining high standards of care.
🔹 Patient & Family Coordination – Serve as the team leader, providing direction and oversight to interdisciplinary team members.
🔹 Case Management – Oversee care plans, ensuring accurate evaluations, appropriate treatments, and optimal patient outcomes.
🔹 Clinical Oversight – Monitor and review patient care, ensuring compliance with Medicare and hospice regulatory standards.
🔹 Documentation & Compliance – Review and approve care plans within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation.
🔹 Quality Improvement – Participate in agency quality assurance initiatives, reviewing outcome data and driving performance improvements.
🔹 Interdisciplinary Team Meetings – Lead and coordinate team meetings with hospice clinicians and the medical director to ensure exceptional patient care.
🔹 Education & Mentorship – Provide ongoing training, guidance, and documentation support for hospice team members, assisting with orientation and performance feedback.
🔹 Regulatory Readiness – Assist the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) in maintaining compliance and survey readiness.
🔹 On-Call Leadership – Participate in an on-call rotation, ensuring 24/7 oversight of patient care and agency operations.

🚗 Extensive Travel & Home-Based Care

• Be prepared to travel several hours per day, covering multiple locations (1-10 home visits daily).
• Travel areas may vary and are subject to change based on patient needs.
• Deliver compassionate, hands-on care in diverse and unpredictable home environments.
• Work in varied weather conditions, including rain, snow, and ice—navigating stairs, different housing structures, and unique living conditions.
• Utilize a tablet or laptop for real-time medical record documentation during each patient visit.

🩺 Management & Decision-Making

• Apply clinical expertise to make sound decisions that impact patient care.
• Solve moderately complex problems using experience, precedent, and sound judgment.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes.

🛠 Knowledge & Skills You’ll Use Daily

• Extensive hospice and palliative care nursing knowledge.
• Ability to manage patient needs and interdisciplinary team functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and EMR systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, and caregivers in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Sensitivity to patient privacy, HIPAA compliance, and ethical care practices.
• Ability to adapt to the unique needs of each patient and family, ensuring they feel supported and valued.

✅ Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a health-related field
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical RN experience (hospice experience required).
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a hospice setting.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, Local Coverage Determinations, and regulatory standards (JCAHO knowledge preferred).
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.

✅ Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN)
• Active BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance for home visits.