Afterhours Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager

Job overview

The Afterhours Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager is an onsite role based in Cusseta, GA. Compensation is not specified in the posting, and this position supports the hospice care team by providing clinical oversight outside of standard business hours. This role exists to ensure seamless coverage and continuity of care for hospice patients and their families during nights, weekends, and on-call periods. The Care Manager coordinates patient needs, conducts assessments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to maintain high-quality end-of-life care.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

registered nurse

rn

hospice

after-hours

cusseta ga

weekend work

clinical management

patient care

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with Company Match, Career Advancement Opportunities, National & Local Recognition Programs, Teammate Assistance Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program, Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, Education Support & Tuition Assistance, Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Benefits

Why this role

After-hours focus, hospice specialty, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical administrative support.

About the employer

Gentiva Hospice is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.