Hospice RN Case Manager – Utah County
Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care
- Location
- Utah County, Utah
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care
Hospital & health care · 2 to 10 employees
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 Utah County!
What you'll do
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Utah County.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, as required by agency policy.
What you need
- 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 Utah County.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, as required by agency policy.
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Perks
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Flexible, field-based work environment
- Professional growth
- One-on-one patient care
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