After-Hours Registered Nurse Care Manager in Collegeville, IN
Job Description
Overview: Expand Access. Support Families. Elevate After-Hours Care. We are looking for a passionate After-Hours Registered Nurse Care Manager to provide exceptional, compassionate hospice care outside standard business hours. This position ensures continuous coverage, seamless continuity of care, and strong clinical management for patients and families during nights, weekends, and on-call hours.
About the Role: As the After-Hours Care Manager RN, you will assess and coordinate the needs of patients and families during after-hours shifts and maintain primary clinical oversight for your assigned patients. Responsibilities include routine visits, admissions, death visits, urgent after-hours calls, and following the patient’s plan of care. You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to ensure coordination between physicians, families, and the hospice team. Administrative duties, workflow auditing, and survey readiness support are also integral to this role.
Essential Functions:
• Ensure exceptional 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 assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Support the IDG process by engaging in chart reviews, updating care plans, and facilitating interdisciplinary communication.
• Develop and update the Hospice Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and IDG members.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and the hospice philosophy.
• Communicate significant changes in patient conditions promptly to hospice and attending physicians.
• Maintain precise and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, care plans, and notes.
• Assist with rescheduled, missed, or reassigned visit requests based on triage direction.
• Participate in scheduling modifications, ensuring accurate service codes and clinician assignments.
• Support administrative and compliance activities, including workflow audits and documentation collection.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement efforts and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards and universal precautions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to field staff and conduct supervisory visits when appropriate.
• Attend required meetings, after-hours updates, and trainings.
• Maintain expertise in pain and symptom management for hospice and end-of-life care.
• Uphold the organization's core values, fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
About You:
• Current RN license in your state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health.
• Must meet any state-specific requirements.
Required 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 personalized care plans.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred), Microsoft Office, and mobile technologies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and support quality outcomes.
• Leadership skills to guide and support field staff.
• Capacity to manage administrative, documentation, and compliance responsibilities accurately.
Personal Traits:
• Sensitivity to end-of-life needs and the emotional realities faced by families.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting tasks and respond to urgent needs.
• Professionalism, maturity, teamwork, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
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. Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employees must meet state-specific requirements.
We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.
Location: SouthernCare
Our Company: At SouthernCare, part of Gentiva, we are honored to provide compassionate care in the comfort of our patients’ homes. As a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, we operate nearly 600 locations with thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. Our mission is to support those navigating illness, injury, or surgery recovery at home and guide families through the emotional, spiritual, and physical journey of serious illnesses and terminal diagnoses.
Join us in a rewarding career within a collaborative environment where achievements are recognized and kindness is celebrated.
About the Role: As the After-Hours Care Manager RN, you will assess and coordinate the needs of patients and families during after-hours shifts and maintain primary clinical oversight for your assigned patients. Responsibilities include routine visits, admissions, death visits, urgent after-hours calls, and following the patient’s plan of care. You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to ensure coordination between physicians, families, and the hospice team. Administrative duties, workflow auditing, and survey readiness support are also integral to this role.
Essential Functions:
• Ensure exceptional 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 assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Support the IDG process by engaging in chart reviews, updating care plans, and facilitating interdisciplinary communication.
• Develop and update the Hospice Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and IDG members.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and the hospice philosophy.
• Communicate significant changes in patient conditions promptly to hospice and attending physicians.
• Maintain precise and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, care plans, and notes.
• Assist with rescheduled, missed, or reassigned visit requests based on triage direction.
• Participate in scheduling modifications, ensuring accurate service codes and clinician assignments.
• Support administrative and compliance activities, including workflow audits and documentation collection.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement efforts and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards and universal precautions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to field staff and conduct supervisory visits when appropriate.
• Attend required meetings, after-hours updates, and trainings.
• Maintain expertise in pain and symptom management for hospice and end-of-life care.
• Uphold the organization's core values, fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
About You:
• Current RN license in your state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health.
• Must meet any state-specific requirements.
Required 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 personalized care plans.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred), Microsoft Office, and mobile technologies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and support quality outcomes.
• Leadership skills to guide and support field staff.
• Capacity to manage administrative, documentation, and compliance responsibilities accurately.
Personal Traits:
• Sensitivity to end-of-life needs and the emotional realities faced by families.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting tasks and respond to urgent needs.
• Professionalism, maturity, teamwork, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
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. Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employees must meet state-specific requirements.
We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.
Location: SouthernCare
Our Company: At SouthernCare, part of Gentiva, we are honored to provide compassionate care in the comfort of our patients’ homes. As a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, we operate nearly 600 locations with thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. Our mission is to support those navigating illness, injury, or surgery recovery at home and guide families through the emotional, spiritual, and physical journey of serious illnesses and terminal diagnoses.
Join us in a rewarding career within a collaborative environment where achievements are recognized and kindness is celebrated.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Employment Type
Full-timePer diem
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
In-personHospitalNursing home
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About SouthernCare
SouthernCare provides compassionate end-of-life care to patients in various settings, including private homes and assisted living facilities. As part of the Gentiva family, they offer physical, emotional, and social support to patients and their families, enabling them to live with dignity and grace. They also provide rewarding careers in a supportive environment and help locate the right caregivers for in-home, palliative, or hospice care.