Afterhours Hospice Care Manager, RN - Mc Donald - SouthernCare

Description

Overview:
Expand Access. Support Families. Elevate After-Hours Care.

We are seeking a dedicated Afterhours RN Care Manager to provide high-quality, compassionate hospice care outside standard business hours.

This role ensures seamless coverage, continuity of care, and strong clinical management for patients and families during nights, weekends, and on-call hours.

About the Role

The Afterhours Care Manager RN is responsible for assessing and coordinating patient and family needs during after-hours shifts and maintaining primary clinical oversight for assigned patients.

This includes routine visits, admissions, death visits, urgent after-hours calls, and any visit assigned per the patient's plan of care.

This role serves as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to ensure coordination between physicians, families, and the hospice team.

Clinical administrative responsibilities, workflow auditing, and survey readiness support are also part of this role.

Essential Functions
Ensure appropriate delivery of hospice services to eligible patients and families.

Provide direct in-person patient care during on-call, weekend, and after-hours shifts, including assessments, admissions, routine visits, death visits, and live discharges.

Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
Support the IDG process through chart reviews, plan of care updates, and interdisciplinary communication.
Develop and revise the Hospice Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and IDG members.
Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice philosophy.
Communicate significant changes in patient condition promptly to hospice and attending physicians.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation including assessments, care plans, and notes.
Assist with rescheduled, missed, or reassigned visit requests based on triage direction.
Participate in calendar and scheduling modifications, including service codes and clinician assignments.
Support administrative and compliance activities including workflow audits, survey readiness tasks, and documentation collection.
Assist with TPE reviews, QAPI efforts, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure infection control standards and universal precautions are consistently followed.
Provide leadership and guidance to field staff; conduct supervisory visits when appropriate.
Participate in required meetings, after-hours updates, and trainings.
Maintain proficiency in pain and symptom management for hospice and end-of-life care.
Promote the organization's core values and maintain a culture of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.

About You:
Education and Experience
Current RN license in the state of employment
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Minimum one year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health
Must meet any state-specific requirements

Licenses and Certifications
Active RN license
CPR certification (in-person)
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of hospice principles, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and best practices
Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
Strong time-management and prioritization skills in a fast-changing environment
Proficiency with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred), Microsoft Office, and mobile technologies
Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and support quality outcomes
Leadership skills to support and guide field staff
Ability to manage administrative, documentation, and compliance responsibilities accurately

Personal Traits
Sensitivity to end-of-life needs and the emotional realities families face
Flexibility to shift tasks and respond to urgent needs
Professionalism, maturity, teamwork, and resilience under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse background

We Offer:
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund


Additional Full-Time Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Legalese:
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet stage specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity.

Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary Range – $83,000 to $90,000

Location:

SouthernCare Our Company:

At SouthernCare, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home.

We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

Hospice care:
Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon

Palliative care:
Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care

Home health care:
Heartland Home Health

Advanced illness management:
Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.