Hospice RN Case Manager
Company: Capital Hospice & Palliative Care
Location: Melrose Park
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are currently seeking a
full-time hospice RN that organizes and directs hospice care and is
experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health
education/experience. The hospice RN plans and delivers care to
patients by assessment, planning, implementation and effectively
interacts with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and
clinical competency. Reports To: Clinical Director Patient Care
Responsibilities: Completes an initial comprehensive physical
assessment and history of current and previous illnesses. Ongoing
comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice
plan of care. Develop and revise care plans in collaboration with
IDG, PCP, patient & families. Initially and continually educates
patient and families on hospice services & philosophy. Establish
HHA care plans as well as indirectly and directly supervising the
plan of care per regulations. Excellent communication with Clinical
Director, IDG Team, PCP, community health representatives, patient
& family. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant
clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Knowledge of and availability to perform patient information visits
or admissions as needed including explanation of the hospice
services. Participate in on-call rotation as prescribed by the
needs of the agency to provide nursing service to patients when
required outside office hours. Attend and participate in
interdisciplinary group meetings. Qualifications: Graduate of an
accredited school of nursing Valid license as a Registered Nurse in
the State of Illinois Valid IL driver's license and auto insurance
Hospice experience (2 years) preferred Job Types: Full-time,
Part-time Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Medical
specialties: Hospice & Palliative Medicine Schedule: 8 hour shift
Day shift Monday to Friday On call Experience: Nursing: 2 year
(Preferred) Case management: 2 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: RN Work Location: On the road Job Posted by
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