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Optimal Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hospice RN Case Manager

Registered Nurse Above average in Hospice Nursing (RN)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$85k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

Top Work Places [https://topworkplaces.com/company/optimal-care-inc/] for 12
consecutive years, Great Places to Work
[https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7082741] certified for 6
consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional
people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your
expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every
day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to
provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that
encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic
disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on
improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional
Quality Care.

About the Role

Bring your nursing expertise to one of healthcare's most meaningful specialties.
As a Hospice RN Case Manager, you'll provide skilled nursing care and
compassionate support to patients and families during life's final chapter,
helping ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life. 

This role is perfect for a registered nurse who wants to practice the full scope
of nursing while building deep, meaningful relationships. This position will
have you building report with patients, families, physicians, facilities, and
other interdisciplinary team members. You'll have the autonomy to coordinate
comprehensive care for your caseload while working collaboratively with our
interdisciplinary team to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
of those in your care.

Location

* Office Location: Grand Rapids, MI
* Main Service Area:  North Grand Rapids and Newaygo counties
* This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the
service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living
facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

* Monday to Friday, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
* Weekend On-Call Rotation

Required Qualification

* Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of
Nursing
* Current State License as a Registered Nurse
* Minimum one (1) year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
* Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile
insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
* Hospice or home health experience

Essential Skills and Competencies

* Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
* Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families
and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or
nursing facility environment
* Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional
stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
* Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and
deadlines

Pay Range

$80,000—$85,000 USD

How We Care for You

* Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
* Company paid Short Term Disability
* Company paid Life Insurance
* 401(k) with Employer Match
* Mileage Reimbursement 
* Company Vehicle Program for field roles
* Pet Insurance
* ID and Fraud Protection
* And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term
Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report
Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview
stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please
reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are
proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care and compassionate support to hospice patients and their families to ensure comfort and dignity. Coordinate comprehensive care plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Requirements

Requires a nursing degree from an accredited school, a current RN license, and at least one year of clinical care experience. Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementPatient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationPatient AdvocacyCare CoordinationEmotional Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice RN Case Manager at Optimal Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Hospice Nursing (RN) — ranked against 872 active Hospice Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Hospice Nursing (RN)

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Optimal Care

Medical Practices
Jackson, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

3 Weeks Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA and FSA options
Company paid Short Term Disability
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match