HOSPICE RN Case Manager $8,00 Sign On Bonus

Registered NurseIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$89k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

$8,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

The Bonus Will Be Paid in Two Installments

  • $2,000.00 after 6 months of continuous employment
  • $2,000.00 after 12 months of continuous employment
  • $4000.00 after 18 months of continuous employment
  • Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
  • Visiting Nurses Association (VNA)
  • Location: Lawrence, Kansas
  • Coverage Area: Northern Lawrence
  • FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time
  • Salary: $82,000-$89,000
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional on-call requirements

Position Summary

The Hospice RN Case Manager provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care focused on supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals receiving end-of-life services in the home setting. This role manages an assigned caseload and ensures each patient's individualized hospice plan of care is developed, implemented, and evaluated according to VNA standards, clinical best practices, and state and federal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized hospice care plans in partnership with the interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Provide skilled hospice nursing services, including symptom and pain management, medication management, wound care, and comfort-focused interventions.

Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, therapists, and other team members to ensure seamless support for patients and families.

  • Monitor changes in condition and revise care plans promptly.
  • Provide ongoing education and emotional support to patients, caregivers, and families.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with VNA policy and Medicare regulations.
  • Complete or learn to complete hospice-specific OASIS assessments accurately.
  • Participate in IDT meetings, case conferences, and on-call rotation.
  • Uphold privacy, safety, and infection control standards.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to LPNs, Home Health Aides, and field staff.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.
  • Minimum one year of nursing experience; hospice or home health preferred.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Experience with symptom management and wound care preferred.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
  • Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Proficient in EHR documentation.
  • Working Conditions
  • Frequent travel within service area.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Exposure to diverse home environments and end-of-life situations.

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time, salaried role with flexible scheduling based on caseload. Includes competitive salary, health insurance, PTO, retirement plan, mileage reimbursement, and continuing education.

About VNA

VNA is a trusted, community-based provider committed to improving quality of life through compassionate home health and hospice services.

Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospice RN Case Manager provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care and manages an assigned caseload in a home setting. They coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized hospice care plans.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Case managementPatient assessmentCare planningOASIS assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Lawrence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$306k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,479/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lawrence, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Douglas County Visiting Nurses

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
PTO
Retirement plan
Mileage reimbursement
Continuing education