RN Case Manager - Hospice & Home Health
Listed compensation
$50-$120/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Location: Orange, CA 92868 and Surrounding Areas
- Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem
- Pay: Competitive, Based on Experience
We are currently seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join our Hospice and Home Health team in Orange County.
The ideal candidate will have previous hospice or home health experience, strong clinical assessment skills, excellent time management, and the ability to independently coordinate and manage patient care.
Job Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate care for an assigned caseload of hospice and/or home health patients
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care
Conduct routine, follow-up, and PRN nursing visits
Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians and the clinical team
Provide symptom management, wound care, medication management, and skilled nursing services
Coordinate with physicians, caregivers, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, medications, and care needs
Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and case conferences as required
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and agency requirements
Maintain effective communication with the clinical and administrative teams
Qualifications
Active and unrestricted California RN License – REQUIRED
Previous Hospice or Home Health nursing experience – REQUIRED
Previous RN Case Management experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of hospice and/or home health documentation and Medicare regulations
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Current CPR/BLS certification
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Excellent communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills
Ability to independently manage a patient caseload and meet documentation deadlines
Dependable, professional, and compassionate
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities
Supportive clinical and administrative team
Mileage reimbursement when applicable
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives
Key Responsibilities
The RN Case Manager will coordinate care for an assigned caseload of hospice and home health patients by performing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized care plans. They are responsible for monitoring patient conditions, providing skilled nursing services, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Home Health Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 45% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$250k | Nurse Case Manager median $127k (middle half $110k–$141k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$160k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Home Health Nursing listings in California | 43 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nurse case manager listings in California | 415 active | 5,881 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 45% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California registered nurse listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment415 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Home Health Nursing RN listings | 186 in the last 30 days | 134 the 30 days before (+39%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Orange
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.04M
- Typical market rent
- $3,037/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 113.6
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.