RN Case Manager
Company: Aligned Hospice
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $50-$65 Aligned Hospice
is searching for a dedicated, compassionate full time RN Case
Manager to join our team. If you are passionate about providing end
of life care and want to work in a positive supportive environment,
please apply today! JOB TITLE : RN Case Manager J OB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice
care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community
health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the
resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the
needs of individual and families within their homes and
communities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care
Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of
patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete
physical assessment and history of current and previous
illness(es). Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all
elements of nursing process. Assesses and evaluates patients status
by: A. Writing and initiating plan of care B. Regularly
re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs C. Participating
in revising the plan of care as necessary Uses health assessment
data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan that
establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates
palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in
the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and
rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and
treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physicians plan of
care. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and
related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as
appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists the patient with the
activities of daily living and facilitates the patients efforts
toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case
Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and
assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned
caseload. Communication Completes, maintains and submits accurate
and relevant clinical notes regarding patients condition and care
given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as
appropriate. Communicates with the physician regarding the patients
needs and reports changes in the patients condition;
obtains/receives physicians orders as required. Communicates with
community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as
appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as
ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities
for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works
in concert with the interdisciplinary group. Provides and maintains
a safe environment for the patient. Assists the patient and
family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of
care. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice
Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the
patient and family/caregiver. Attends interdisciplinary group
meetings. Additional Duties Participates in on-call duties as
defined by the on-call policy. Ensures that arrangements for
equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when
required. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and
development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and
practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing
education and inservice classes. Fulfills the obligation of
requested and/or accepted case assignments. Actively participates
in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
JOB TYPE : Full Time PAY: $50.00 to $65.00 per hour BENEFITS:
Medical Benefits Vision and Dental PTO 401K Room for advancement
Safety PPE provided Mileage reimbursement STANDARD SHIFT: Monday
through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Registered
nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in
the state. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited
school of nursing. Maintains a current CPR certification. Must be a
licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance
with state/or organization requirements and is in good working
order. Minimum of two years experience, at lease one of which is in
the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is
preferred. Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising
hospice aides. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving,
verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency
checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload
independently. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able
to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies
and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling,
and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required
nursing skills. "Aligned Hospice is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender
identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or
local law.
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