Hospice RN Case Manager
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Hospice Newport News

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Hospice RN Case Manager)

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Hospice RN Case Manager
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, plus every 3rd weekend rotation
• Shift Times: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Caseload: 15-18 patients, with a point system for visits and admissions (admissions count as 3 points, visits as 1 point)
• Patient Setting: Patients are located in private homes and facilities (LTC, AL)
• Responsibilities:

  • Manage symptoms and provide pain management for hospice patients
  • Conduct Hope Assessments
  • Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of RN Hospice Case Management experience in the field

Unit Description

• Focus on supporting patients in their end-of-life journey
• Care provided in home settings including private residences, long-term care, and assisted living facilities

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (online CPR not accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) to be confirmed based on unit needs
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams relevant to specialty
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation
• Annual CEUs related to stroke education may be required depending on unit

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Valid RN license for Virginia
• Government-issued photo ID and current driver’s license required (mandatory for all Home Health & Hospice positions)
• Background Check:

  • 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Sex offender registry check
  • DMV driving record with minimum 3 years driving experience (minimum age 21, 25 if transporting patients)
• Fingerprinting: Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check results required (effective 7/15/2025)
• Employment Application and 2 professional references required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the last 12 months (or physician-signed clearance if positive)
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with strict deadlines for documentation and exemptions
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred (initial series)
• Drug screening within the last 12 months

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (recent, professional, clear, and meeting specific guidelines)
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Scrub color policy acknowledgment
• Safety brochure review and acknowledgment
• Dress code policy acknowledgment
• Drug-free workplace policy acknowledgment
• Hand washing hygiene policy review
• Sworn disclosure for Lifelong Care, Home Health, Hospice, and Pharmacy positions (updated annually)
• Virginia State Police Check (notarized affidavit required prior to start)
• TB questionnaire updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete orientation including computer-based learning (CBL) with multiple attempts allowed
• All documentation must be completed and uploaded prior to start date as per facility and system requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated hospice team providing compassionate care to patients in their homes and facilities, supporting their end-of-life needs with a structured caseload and interdisciplinary collaboration.