Hospice RN Case Manager – Salt Lake County, UT
"Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care"
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- Location
- Salt Lake County, Utah
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Hospice RN Case Manager – Salt Lake County, UT
Location: Salt Lake County, Utah | Field-Based Position
Join Our Growing Hospice Team!
Our home health and hospice organization is growing, and we're excited to welcome a compassionate, dedicated Hospice RN Case Manager to our team in Salt Lake County!
We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about providing exceptional end-of-life care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
As our hospice census continues to grow throughout Salt Lake County, we're seeking a dependable, caring RN who enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients, supporting families, and working alongside a collaborative healthcare team.
If you're looking for a rewarding nursing opportunity where your compassion, clinical skills, and dedication are truly valued, we'd love to meet you!
What We Offer:
We believe that taking great care of our patients starts with taking great care of our team!
- Competitive compensation.
- Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travel.
- Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership.
- Flexible, field-based work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- A welcoming team that values communication and teamwork.
- The opportunity to provide meaningful, one-on-one patient care.
Position Overview:
The Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice care to patients and families throughout Salt Lake County.
In this role, you'll manage a caseload of hospice patients, develop individualized care plans, provide skilled nursing assessments and interventions, and work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care.
Our goal is to help patients experience comfort, dignity, and quality of life while providing families with the education, guidance, and emotional support they need.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care & Case Management:
- Provide skilled nursing assessments and ongoing hospice visits in patients' homes and other care settings.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
- Manage and coordinate care for an assigned caseload of hospice patients.
- Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications and provide nursing interventions within the RN scope of practice.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression, medications, symptom management, and comfort measures.
- Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
- Recognize changes in patient needs and communicate promptly with the appropriate care team members.
Care Coordination & Communication:
- Collaborate with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and care planning.
- Coordinate necessary supplies, equipment, medications, and services.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff.
- Help ensure smooth transitions of care and continuity of services.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Maintain documentation in accordance with hospice regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards.
- Participate in ongoing care planning, recertification assessments, and quality improvement efforts.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Qualifications:
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah.
- Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or related nursing experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and critical-thinking skills.
- Compassionate communication and a patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment while collaborating with a supportive team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Comfortable using electronic medical records and mobile technology.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout Salt Lake County.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, as required by agency policy.
Why Join Our Team?
We're growing, and we'd love for you to grow with us!
Hospice nursing is more than a job. It's an opportunity to provide comfort, dignity, and meaningful support during one of life's most important transitions.
We know the difference a great RN Case Manager can make, not only for patients and families but for the entire care team.
We're committed to creating a supportive environment where our nurses feel appreciated, respected, and empowered to provide the compassionate care they believe in.
As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships, make a genuine impact, and help us continue expanding quality hospice care throughout Salt Lake County.
If you're a compassionate RN who loves patient-centered care and wants to be part of a growing, supportive hospice team, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and join our growing Hospice team!
Skills
EMRBLSCPRPatient CareComplianceHIPAA