Hospice RN Case Manager

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. Schedule & Coverage Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Flexible scheduling based on patient needs On‑Call Rotation: Approximately once per week Weekend Rotation: Once every six weeks Perks That Go Beyond a Paycheck At Guthrie Hospice, we take care of our caregivers. Our benefits are designed to support you professionally, personally, and financially: Up to $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus for experienced Hospice RNs Medical & Dental Insurance starting the 1st of the month following hire Generous PTO Accrual beginning on Day 1 Relocation Assistance up to $12,000, based on distance Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,500 per year after 90 days 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Predictable weekday schedule with built‑in flexibility Supportive, mission‑driven team environment where your work truly matters 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. Position Summary: 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. Education, License & Cert: 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. Experience: 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. Essential Functions: 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. 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. Maintain regular communication with Hospice director, Medical Director and attending physician concerning caseload. Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family status and incorporate that data into the plan of care. 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. Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support. 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. 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. 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. Other Duties: 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. Travel is necessary for this position. On ‐ Call is required. #LI-JK1