About this opportunity
Transitions LifeCare lists this RN Case Manager, Full-time opportunity in raleigh, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community-based Hospice RN Case Manager, Full-time (Durham County)
Job Category : Community-based Hospice Nurse
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lead Care. Build Relationships. Make Every Day Meaningful.
Exceptional hospice care starts with exceptional nurses.
As a Community-Based Hospice RN Case Manager, you'll be more than a clinician. You'll be the leader of the care team, the advocate for your patients, and the trusted guide families rely on during one of life's most important journeys.
At Transitions LifeCare, we believe every individual deserves the quality of life they want when facing a serious illness or near life's end. Our mission is to provide compassionate care, support, and expertise to individuals and families navigating life-changing illness and end‑of‑life care.
We're seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager who thrives in an autonomous field-based role while leading interdisciplinary care that puts patients and families first.
If you're looking for a nursing career where your clinical expertise, leadership, and compassion truly make a difference, we'd love to connect with you.
Why Top Hospice Nurses Choose Transitions LifeCare
When you join Transitions LifeCare, you're joining one of North Carolina's most respected nonprofit hospice and palliative care organizations, serving patients and families with excellence for more than four decades.
What You’ll Do
Lead Patient‑Centered Hospice Care
Develop, implement, and manage individualized hospice care plans based on each patient's goals, needs, and preferences
Deliver skilled nursing assessments, interventions, education, and symptom management
Monitor patient conditions and adjust care plans utilizing professional nursing judgment
Ensure all care is provided in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and hospice best practices
Serve as the Clinical Leader
Lead and coordinate the interdisciplinary care team for assigned patients
Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, therapists, volunteers, and community partners
Delegate and supervise LPNs and Hospice Aides in accordance with regulations and agency standards
Facilitate communication among all members of the care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Support Patients and Families
Build trusting relationships with patients and caregivers
Provide education regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice services
Help families navigate complex healthcare decisions with compassion and confidence
Serve as a consistent source of clinical expertise and emotional support
Drive Quality and Excellence
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Monitor appropriate utilization of medications, supplies, and medical equipment
Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives
Assist with onboarding and mentoring new team members
Who Thrives in This Role
Our most successful RN Case Managers are:
Strong clinical leaders who enjoy coordinating care
Independent decision‑makers who are comfortable in the field
Exceptional communicators who connect with patients and families
Organized professionals who excel at prioritization and time management
Compassionate advocates who treat every patient with dignity and respect
Team‑oriented clinicians who value collaboration and accountability
Required Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum two years of recent clinical nursing experience
Current CPR certification
Reliable transportation
Strong assessment, care planning, and clinical decision‑making skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team
Strong communication and patient education skills
Competent computer and documentation skills
Ability to travel throughout the service area and provide care in homes and facilities
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
BSN
Home health experience
Skilled nursing or long‑term care experience
Hospice Nurse Certification
Knowledge of Medicare regulations, hospice reimbursement, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
Why This Role Matters
Hospice nurses have the privilege of caring for patients and families during some of the most meaningful moments of life.
As an RN Case Manager, you'll lead the team responsible for ensuring every patient receives expert clinical care, compassionate support, and a care plan aligned with their goals and wishes.
Your leadership helps families feel supported. Your clinical expertise improves quality of life. Your compassion leaves a lasting impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
raleigh, NC, 27601, US
Who can apply
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