Hospice RN Case Manager (Fort Worth to Weatherford)

**Benefits:** * 401(k) * Competitive salary * Flexible schedule * Training \& development **Join Millenia Hospice — Where Compassion Meets Excellence** At **Millenia Hospice**, we believe hospice care is more than a service — it’s a calling. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate **Hospice RN Case Manager** who is dedicated to providing exceptional end\-of\-life care with dignity, empathy, and clinical excellence, and who is willing to travel between **Fort Worth and Weatherford**. If you are an RN who values autonomy, teamwork, and meaningful patient relationships, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and families every day. **Position Summary** The **Hospice RN Case Manager** is responsible for coordinating and providing skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their place of residence. This role includes comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, symptom management, patient/family education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure comfort\-focused, patient\-centered care. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, highly organized, emotionally intelligent, and confident managing patient needs across changing conditions. **Key Responsibilities** **Patient Care \& Clinical Management** * Completing of RN visit notes within 24\-48hrs of visit * Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and symptom\-related evaluations. * Develop, implement, and update individualized **Plan of Care** in collaboration with the hospice physician and interdisciplinary team. * Provide skilled nursing visits and interventions, including: * Pain and symptom management * Medication reconciliation and education * Wound care (as applicable) * Catheter care, ostomy care, and other skilled nursing needs * Identify changes in patient condition and respond appropriately, including escalation to the hospice physician and/or IDT as needed. * Provide ongoing patient and caregiver education on disease progression, comfort measures, medications, and what to expect. **Care Coordination \& Case Management** * Coordinate services and communication among the interdisciplinary team, including: * Hospice physician/medical director * Social workers * Chaplain/spiritual care * Home health aides * Volunteers * Therapists (as appropriate) * Collaborate with caregivers and family members to ensure continuity of care and support. * Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned patients and families, ensuring timely follow\-up and responsiveness. **Documentation \& Compliance** * Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation (24\-48hrs interval) in the electronic medical record (EMR), including: * Visit notes * Patient assessments * Care plan updates * Medication and symptom tracking * Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, agency policies, and standards of practice. * Participate in IDT meetings and contribute to patient care discussions and goals. **Support for Patients and Families** * Provide emotional support and compassionate communication to patients and families during end\-of\-life care. * Educate families on hospice philosophy, comfort care goals, and available support resources. * Assist families with end\-of\-life planning, transitions, and bereavement resources in coordination with the hospice team. **On\-Call (as assigned)** * Provide triage, guidance, and nursing visits as needed to manage symptoms and support families. **Qualifications** **Required** * Current, active **Registered Nurse (RN)** license in Texas * Minimum **5 years of RN experience** (hospice, geriatrics, or palliative care preferred) * Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation * Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire) * Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team * Strong documentation and time\-management skills **Preferred** * Hospice experience strongly preferred * Experience with EMR documentation systems. (Kinsser Wellsky) * Strong knowledge of end\-of\-life symptom management and comfort care