Empyrean Hospice·Summerville, South Carolina
The Registered Nurse Case Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing hospice care, which includes conducting comprehensive patient and family assessments and developing individualized care plans. This role also involves coordinating patient care for an assigned caseload, communicating with physicians and the care team, and supervising ancillary personnel.
We are a Christian hospice offering the highest quality clinical care and the love and salvation of Jesus Christ. Empyrean Hospice hires Registered Nurse Case Managers to plan, organize, and direct hospice care with emphasis on community health education and experience. Salary or hourly rate listed is the base for this role; increase commensurate with experience.
Represent Empyrean Hospice with the utmost professionalism and compassion
Complete an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
Initiate and develop an individual care plan that establishes goals that includes the patient and the family in the planning process
Assume responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs and provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate
Assist the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitate the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given
Communicate with the physician and hospice care team regarding the patient’s needs and report changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required; and work to provide continuity of care
Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient and arrange equipment and other necessary items and services as needed
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required
Ensure standards of ethical business and clinical practice are prioritized
#INDHOSPICE Empyrean Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status. Candidates for employment with Empyrean understand that Empyrean expressly does not want employees to use, and employee’s responsibilities and duties with Empyrean will not require or involve, any trade secrets or other confidential information secrets that employee may have obtained from former employers or any other third party. Further, Empyrean expects and facilitates disclosure of, and compliance with, any obligations with any prior employers or other third parties that may legally apply to an employee.
Candidates must possess current state RN licensure and CPR certification, along with 1-2 years of recent acute care experience and 1-2 years of recent home care experience. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and while management experience is not required, the role includes supervising hospice aides.
Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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