Guthrie·Towanda, Pennsylvania
The Hospice RN Case Manager serves as the clinical lead, coordinating and delivering high-quality end-of-life care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing a patient caseload, implementing nursing care plans, and supervising home health aides and LPNs.
If you’re an experienced RN ready to make a meaningful impact at end of life—while earning up to a $25,000 sign‑on bonus—Guthrie Hospice wants to talk to you.
We’re currently seeking a full‑time Hospice RN Case Manager to serve patients in the Towanda, PA area. If you’re looking for a role that values your clinical expertise, offers true work‑life balance, and allows you to build meaningful relationships with patients and families, this may be exactly the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Your Role in Making a Difference As a Hospice RN Case Manager, you’ll be the clinical lead for your patients, coordinating and delivering high‑quality, compassionate end‑of‑life care in collaboration with physicians, social workers, aides, chaplains, and the broader interdisciplinary team.
This role offers both professional autonomy and strong team support, allowing you to manage your day while knowing you’re never alone.
Why Guthrie Hospice? At Guthrie, hospice nursing is about more than managing symptoms—it’s about honoring life, supporting families, and practicing nursing the way it was meant to be practiced. Our nurses consistently tell us this is the most rewarding work of their careers.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Hospice Nurse works under the general direction of the Director of Hospice and the attending physician in the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s orders and interdisciplinary plan of care and Guthrie Hospice policies and procedures. Responsible to provide direct supervision of Home Health Aides and or LPN’s providing care for Guthrie Hospice.
Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in Pennsylvania. Knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level of normally associated with an Associate's Degree. Education and experience requirements may vary according to combined background of the individual.
One (1) year nursing experience in an acute care setting and/or previous Hospice experience or similar work with patients/families experiencing terminal illness is preferred. Experience and skill in supervision desired.
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Congruent with Guthrie Hospice Nursing Model, assume primary responsibility of at least a one to fifteen patient /family caseload that includes the accessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
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Initiate communication of attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
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Maintain regular communication with Hospice director, Medical Director and attending physician concerning caseload.
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Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family status and incorporate that data into the plan of care.
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Maintain up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
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Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
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Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers (LPN’s, hospice aides), or by providing direct care as appropriate.
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Meet regularly with hospice nursing staff, and attend interdisciplinary team meetings to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth, and facilitate issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
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Supervise and document hospice aide plan of care every 2 weeks and supervise and document the practice of the LPN in the provision of patient care as delegated.
1. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position. 2. Travel is necessary for this position. 3. On‐Call is required.
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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Candidates must be a Registered Professional Nurse licensed in Pennsylvania with knowledge associated with an Associate's Degree. One year of acute care or hospice experience is preferred, along with supervisory skills.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
