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Cabrillo Hospice
San Diego, California

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$58/hr

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Job Description

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Lead with Compassion & Excellence in Hospice Care

Are you an experienced Hospice RN who thrives in leadership and is passionate about providing high-quality end-of-life care? We are seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee patient care, mentor interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with clinical best practices. This role is ideal for a skilled leader who excels in case management, team coordination, and regulatory compliance, all while delivering compassionate care to patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Oversight – Supervise, mentor, and ensure the competency of your assigned hospice care team, maintaining high standards of care.

Patient & Family Coordination – Serve as the team leader, providing direction and oversight to interdisciplinary team members.

Case Management – Oversee care plans, ensuring accurate evaluations, appropriate treatments, and optimal patient outcomes.

Clinical Oversight – Monitor and review patient care, ensuring compliance with Medicare and hospice regulatory standards.

Documentation & Compliance – Review and approve care plans within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Quality Improvement – Participate in agency quality assurance initiatives, reviewing outcome data and driving performance improvements.

Interdisciplinary Team Meetings – Lead and coordinate team meetings with hospice clinicians and the medical director to ensure exceptional patient care.

Education & Mentorship – Provide ongoing training, guidance, and documentation support for hospice team members, assisting with orientation and performance feedback.

Regulatory Readiness – Assist the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) in maintaining compliance and survey readiness.

On-Call Leadership – Participate in an on-call rotation, ensuring 24/7 oversight of patient care and agency operations.

What to Expect in This Role

Extensive Travel & Home-Based Care

  • Be prepared to travel several hours per day, covering multiple locations, with 1-10 home visits daily.
  • Travel areas may vary and are subject to change based on patient needs.
  • Deliver compassionate, hands-on care in diverse and unpredictable home environments.
  • Work in varied weather conditions, including rain, snow, and ice, while navigating stairs, different housing structures, and unique living conditions.
  • Utilize a tablet or laptop for real-time medical record documentation during each patient visit.

Management & Decision-Making

  • Apply clinical expertise to make sound decisions that impact patient care.
  • Solve moderately complex problems using experience, precedent, and sound judgment.
  • Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes.

Knowledge & Skills You’ll Use Daily

  • Extensive hospice and palliative care nursing knowledge.
  • Ability to manage patient needs and interdisciplinary team functions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and EMR systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, and caregivers in a compassionate and professional manner.
  • Sensitivity to patient privacy, HIPAA compliance, and ethical care practices.
  • Ability to adapt to the unique needs of each patient and family, ensuring they feel supported and valued.
  • Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field.
  • Clinical RN experience, with hospice or home health experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, Local Coverage Determinations, and regulatory standards.
  • Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Valid RN license in the state of practice.
  • Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse certification preferred.
  • Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance for home visits.

Why Join Us?

  • Lead a Team & Provide Direct Impact – Oversee patient care while mentoring a compassionate hospice team.
  • Supportive & Collaborative Environment – Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who prioritize quality care.
  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – Enjoy the autonomy of home-based patient visits while making a difference.

If you are a hospice nursing leader ready to step into a high-impact, rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team that is committed to exceptional hospice care and leadership.

  • Hourly range for posted region
  • $55—$58 USD

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid RN license and a bachelor's degree in a health-related field, with preference given to those with hospice or home health experience. Proficiency in EMR systems and a strong understanding of Medicare regulatory standards are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team leadershipPatient care coordinationInterdisciplinary team coordinationCritical thinking

Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 31 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% are remote, 55% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Nurse Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.