RN Case Manager (Registered Nurse)
Company: Arkansas Hospice, Inc.
Location: Berryville
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Full-and Part-Time Employee
Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company paid life
insurance policy up to $15,000 FSA and FSA Dependent care
Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term
disability, etc. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid
time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year Tuition and
certification reimbursement for qualified employees Employee
Assistance Program (EAP). Free parking at all locations. Mileage
reimbursement for company travel. Compensation Arkansas Hospice
offers competitive wages and base our pay rates off each
candidates’ years of experience. The rates that are listed on the
Indeed job site are not ours and are not accurate. POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse Case Manager is a (RN) who oversees and
participates in the provision of appropriate clinical interventions
and support to an assigned caseload of hospice patients.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited school of
nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience: Minimum of one year nursing experience in a hospital,
home health agency, hospice, or related program. Licensure:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Arkansas. Additional
Requirements: Valid Arkansas driver’s license, personal automobile,
automobile insurance required. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages the
patient care functions after the initial admission and assignment
to a designated RN Case Manager. Assists in the admission process
as requested. Interprets, when necessary, Arkansas Hospice, Inc.
policies and procedures for nursing staff and others to assure
understanding and compliance. Coordinates and collaborates with
interdisciplinary team members for the management of the plan of
care on an ongoing basis to meet patient/family needs. Updates the
Plan of Care on an ongoing basis keeping other team members current
regarding the progress of the patient’s physical status and any
changing needs for care. Facilitates effective written and verbal
communication with patients/families and other healthcare
providers. Maintains communication with attending physician and
community organizations concerning resources for assigned
patients/families. Monitors pain and symptom control to assure
optimal patient comfort. Coordinates CNA scheduling needs with
Patient Care Coordinator/Area Manager or designee. Initiates
referrals for other hospice related care and services. Serves as a
preceptor for nurses in orientation, students, and trainees.
Reviews documentation of staff as directed; assures documentation
is complete, accurate, and timely according to organizational
policies and practice standards. Participates in interdisciplinary
team meetings, case conferences, care planning activities, and
other committee meetings as assigned. Actively participates in
Performance Improvement activities. Participates in community
outreach activities to educate the public about Arkansas Hospice,
Inc. services. Coordinates and provides education on hospice and
hospice services for patients/families, other team members, and the
community. Rotates on-call duty to provide 24-hour service to
patients and families as assigned. Maintains strict confidentiality
at all times. Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills
at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and
co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation. Accepts
direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks
additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and
procedures. Continually meets organizational standards for
attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner
when employee will be absent or late for work. Attends all required
meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional
professional development activities as appropriate. COMPETENCIES,
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD
CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. 1. Knowledge of
palliative care with emphasis on symptom control associated with
terminal illness. 2. Knowledge of the holistic approach toward
patient care and the nursing process as it applies to hospice
patients and families. 3. Knowledge and acceptance of hospice
philosophy and principles of care. 4. Skill in organizing and
prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. 5. Ability to recognize
both positive and negative aspects of death and grief. 6. Ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 7. Ability
to communicate effectively with co-workers and other customers. 8.
Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures. 9. Ability
to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of
information. 10.Ability to work as a team player. 11.Ability to
demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
12.Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and
procedures. 13.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This
position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it
requires the regular handling of confidential and/or proprietary
Arkansas Hospice and patient information, performing
life-threatening procedures, monitoring and/or operating equipment
used to perform medical procedures, and/or working with controlled
substances and/or medicine. Any lapse of attention could have a
significant impact on Arkansas Hospice and/or its patients, and
could result in injury, illness, or death. For the safety and
health of yourself and others, you must be able to work in a
constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of
time while performing life-threatening procedures, monitoring
and/or operating equipment used to perform medical procedures,
and/or working with controlled substances and/or medicine.
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