RN Case Manager (Registered Nurse) PRN
Company: Arkansas Hospice, Inc.
Location: Searcy
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Registered
Nurse Case Manager is a (RN) who oversees and participates in the
provision of appropriate clinical interventions and support to an
assigned caseload of hospice patients. QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience: Minimum of one year
nursing experience in a hospital, home health agency, hospice, or
related program. Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in
Arkansas. Additional Requirements: Valid Arkansas driver’s license,
personal automobile, automobile insurance required. PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES Manages the patient care functions after the
initial admission and assignment to a designated RN Case Manager.
Assists in the admission process as requested. Interprets, when
necessary, Arkansas Hospice, Inc. policies and procedures for
nursing staff and others to assure understanding and compliance.
Coordinates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members
for the management of the plan of care on an ongoing basis to meet
patient/family needs. Updates the Plan of Care on an ongoing basis
keeping other team members current regarding the progress of the
patient’s physical status and any changing needs for care.
Facilitates effective written and verbal communication with
patients/families and other healthcare providers. Maintains
communication with attending physician and community organizations
concerning resources for assigned patients/families. Monitors pain
and symptom control to assure optimal patient comfort. Coordinates
CNA scheduling needs with Patient Care Coordinator/Area Manager or
designee. Initiates referrals for other hospice related care and
services. Serves as a preceptor for nurses in orientation,
students, and trainees. Reviews documentation of staff as directed;
assures documentation is complete, accurate, and timely according
to organizational policies and practice standards. Participates in
interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, care planning
activities, and other committee meetings as assigned. Actively
participates in Performance Improvement activities. Participates in
community outreach activities to educate the public about Arkansas
Hospice, Inc. services. Coordinates and provides education on
hospice and hospice services for patients/families, other team
members, and the community. Rotates on-call duty to provide 24-hour
service to patients and families as assigned. Maintains strict
confidentiality at all times. Utilizes and models excellent
customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist
patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and
cooperation. Accepts direction and follows instructions from
supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with
minimal supervision. Adheres to all organizational and departmental
policies and procedures. Continually meets organizational standards
for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely
manner when employee will be absent or late for work. Attends all
required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for
additional professional development activities as appropriate.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THIS SECTION
DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS
POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE
FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
1. Knowledge of palliative care with emphasis on symptom control
associated with terminal illness. 2. Knowledge of the holistic
approach toward patient care and the nursing process as it applies
to hospice patients and families. 3. Knowledge and acceptance of
hospice philosophy and principles of care. 4. Skill in organizing
and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. 5. Ability to
recognize both positive and negative aspects of death and grief. 6.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 7.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and other
customers. 8. Ability to follow basic safety policies and
procedures. 9. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain
confidentiality of information. 10.Ability to work as a team
player. 11.Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience
and dedication. 12.Ability to accept direction and adhere to
policies and procedures. 13.Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment. This position is designated as a safety sensitive
position because it requires the regular handling of confidential
and/or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information,
performing life-threatening procedures, monitoring and/or operating
equipment used to perform medical procedures, and/or working with
controlled substances and/or medicine. Any lapse of attention could
have a significant impact on Arkansas Hospice and/or its patients,
and could result in injury, illness, or death. For the safety and
health of yourself and others, you must be able to work in a
constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of
time while performing life-threatening procedures, monitoring
and/or operating equipment used to perform medical procedures,
and/or working with controlled substances and/or medicine.
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