What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Case Manager position at Select Hospice?
Company Overview
Select Home Health & Hospice (A Fortis Health Company) is a clinician-led and operated skilled home health care agency serving central Indiana. We provide expert nursing and therapy services designed to improve health, independence, and quality of life—all within the comfort of your own home.
Our highly trained clinicians are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering exceptional care with integrity and excellence. At Select Home Health & Hospice, we believe in putting patients first: “Select the best for your health!”
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About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to manage and coordinate care for an assigned caseload of patients in the home setting. Working under physician orders, the Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and overseeing individualized plans of care, coordinating interdisciplinary services, and ensuring continuity of care from admission through discharge.
This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered outcomes while maintaining compliance with agency policies, accrediting standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Complete admission assessments and ongoing patient evaluations in the home setting.
- Develop, implement, and update patient plans of care in collaboration with physicians.
- Collect and document OASIS data accurately and on time.
- Provide skilled nursing care while managing multiple patients as assigned.
- Assess, manage, and educate patients and families on pain, medications, and disease processes.
- Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and agency staff.
- Participate in case conferences and communicate changes in patient condition as needed.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and comply with agency policies and regulations.
- Uphold patient safety, quality standards, and confidentiality at all times.
- Complete required trainings, meetings, and continuing education.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and drive for extended periods while providing in-home care.
- Ability to assist and lift patients, as well as move equipment or supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Regular use of a tablet for documentation, communication, and training.
Disclaimer:
This description reflects the general nature and level of work for the Hospice RN Case Manager Position. It is not exhaustive, and responsibilities, duties, or qualifications may evolve with the organization or regulatory requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fortis Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Fortis Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fortis Health conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where position is posted.
- Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a hospital, facility, home health, or related healthcare setting (required)
- Home health and hospice experience (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable personal transportation (required)
- Ability to work independently in patient homes and manage a flexible schedule (required)