Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Registered Nurse Care Manager - Hospice

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10

Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

Five years of hospice nursing experience is preferred.
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
A valid driver's license and minimum age of 21 are required.
Current automobile insurance and a reliable automobile are required.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in accordance with hospice philosophy and regulatory guidelines.
Manage an assigned caseload, conduct patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide skilled nursing interventions addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team, ensuring communication and continuity of care.
Manage symptoms and medications; provide patient and family education; coordinate with physicians and support staff; and evaluate care effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, and develop and update individualized plans of care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Deliver skilled nursing care, including medication management, pain and symptom control, and wound care; educate patients and families about disease processes, symptom expectations, medications, and hospice philosophy; and provide emotional support and crisis intervention as needed.
Serve as primary case manager for an assigned caseload, typically 12–18 patients, ensuring continuity of care.
Communicate regularly with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other team members, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise care plans.
Ensure timely and accurate electronic medical record (EMR) documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements, including Medicare, Medicaid, and state and federal hospice regulations.
Participate in the on-call rotation and respond promptly to after-hours patient needs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Five years of hospice nursing experience.
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Adventist Health Simi Valley is seeking a RN, Care Manager (Hospice) for a full-time position working 8-hour day shifts. We are looking for a compassionate and qualified nursing professional to join our team and provide exceptional hospice care. This role requires onsite coverage at our Simi Valley and Glendale, California locations.

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary:

Coordinates and delivers comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in accordance with hospice philosophy and regulatory guidelines. Manages a caseload of patients, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and providing skilled nursing interventions to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team, ensuring seamless communication and continuity of care. Handles symptom management, medication administration, patient and family education, coordination with physicians and support staff, and ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
Five years' hospice nursing experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
Current automobile insurance and a reliable automobile: Required

Essential Functions:

Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and develop and update individualized plans of care in coordination with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Delivers skilled nursing care including medication management, pain and symptom control, and wound care and educate patients and families on disease process, symptom expectations, medications, and hospice philosophy. Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to patients and families as needed.
Serves as the primary case manager for an assigned caseload (typically 12–18 patients), ensuring continuity of care. Communicates regularly with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other team members. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise care plans.
Ensures timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensures compliance with all Medicare, Medicaid, and state/federal hospice regulations.
Participates in the on-call rotation and respond promptly to after-hours patient needs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $68.03. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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