About the Role

The RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, patient-centered hospice care to individuals and families in the community setting (home, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing) at end of life. This role serves as the primary clinical liaison, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support throughout the end-of-life journey. The RN Case Manager collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and physician to develop and implement individualized plans of care while providing education, advocacy, and compassionate guidance to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients in homes, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing facilities
• Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide skilled nursing care including symptom and pain management, medication administration, wound care, and patient education
• Coordinate services with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other team members
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life expectations
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to patients and families
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with hospice regulations and agency standards
• Advocate for patient goals, dignity, and quality of life
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience (hospice, home health, oncology, geriatrics, or palliative care preferred)
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of symptom management and end-of-life care principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel within the community service area