Registered Nurse (RN)

**About us**

**Job Title:** Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) – Hospice
**Location:** South Dallas, TX
**Status:** Full-Time

**Position Summary**
The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) provides comprehensive, patient-centered hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families in the South Dallas service area. The RNCM coordinates and manages all aspects of the patient’s plan of care, ensures compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, and delivers skilled nursing services in alignment with hospice philosophy and interdisciplinary team (IDT) goals.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

* Manage a designated hospice caseload, providing comprehensive assessments, routine visits, PRN visits, and on-call coverage as assigned.
* Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized Plans of Care (POC) in collaboration with the IDT, patient, and family.
* Accurately document all visits, assessments, and clinical changes in **KanTime EMR** in accordance with CMS, Medicare, and hospice regulatory requirements.
* Identify, assess, and clearly document terminal decline, disease progression, and hospice eligibility for admissions and recertifications.
* Coordinate medications, symptom management, and pharmacy needs through **OnePoint Pharmacy**, including timely medication reconciliation and communication.
* Provide skilled nursing care including pain and symptom management (e.g., pain, dyspnea, anxiety, nausea, terminal secretions).
* Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, medications, equipment, safety, and end-of-life expectations.
* Collaborate closely with physicians, hospice medical director, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other IDT members.
* Ensure timely completion of recertifications, F2F documentation, physician orders, and required compliance documentation.
* Supervise and coordinate hospice aide services as applicable.
* Participate in IDT meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Maintain patient dignity, comfort, and safety at end of life while supporting family and caregivers.

**Qualifications**

* Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
* Minimum of 1 year RN experience; hospice or home health experience preferred.
* Experience with **KanTime EMR** strongly preferred.
* Familiarity with hospice pharmacy coordination; experience working with **OnePoint Pharmacy** preferred.
* Strong understanding of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and Medicare hospice regulations.
* Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with accurate, compliant documentation practices.
* Ability to work independently in the field.
* Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
* Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

**Work Environment & Schedule**

* Full-time, field-based position covering **South Dallas** and surrounding areas.
* Monday–Friday schedule
* Frequent travel to patient homes, facilities, and IDT meetings.

**Benefits***:*

* Competitive salary
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
* Car Allowance
* Continuing education and professional development opportunities

**Equal Opportunity Employer**
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road