Afterhours RN Care Manager
Company: Heartland Hospice
Location: Elkhart Lake
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job 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. This is an exciting
opportunity to provide visits and admissions: Thursday and Friday
either 2pm-10pm or 4pm-midnight and Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm We
offer a supportive time, excellent work life balance, competitive
salary, comprehensive benefit package, and mileage
reimbursement/fleet vehicle. 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 Location: Heartland Hospice Our
Company: At Heartland Hospice, 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.
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