RN Case Manager, Hospice
Listed compensation
$78.3-$109.62/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position Overview
Experienced Registered Nurse who provides skilled palliative and end of life care in the community setting in alignment with Sutter's mission, goals and objectives. Facilitates the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan and ensures the overall coordination and medical management of hospice services for patients and their significant others.
Job Description
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Certification & Licensure
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
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Typical Experience
2 years recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
Knowledge of state and federal home care regulatory guidelines preferred.
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
Must have reliable transportation.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
One Weekend Shift a month
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $78.30 to $109.62 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.
Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
The RN Case Manager provides skilled palliative and end-of-life care in a community setting while coordinating interdisciplinary hospice services. They are responsible for medical management, clinical assessment, and ensuring patient care plans align with organizational goals.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid California RN license and at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in palliative care, basic life support, and effective communication is required to manage patient needs independently.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$195k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $177k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in nurse case manager | ranked against 2,789 Nurse Case Manager listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $163k–$228k | Nurse Case Manager median $132k (middle half $120k–$141k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$177k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Case Manager listings in California | 441 active | 6,058 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 45% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Registered Nurse listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment441 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN Case Manager, Hospice at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Case Manager — ranked against 2,789 active Nurse Case Manager listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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