RN Case Manager (Hospice)
Company: Allegiance Hospice Care of Northwest LA
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description I. GENERAL SUMMARY The hospice
must designate a registered nurse to coordinate the implementation
of the POC for each patient. II. MISSION STATEMENT This facility is
operated by Allegiance Healthcare Hospice and Palliative Care.Our
Mission is to provide the highest standard of care to our patients
and the entire community that surrounds each patient. We strive to
holistically meet their spiritual, social and clinical needs in the
most peaceful, dignified and comforting manner possible. III.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES The registered nurse shall identify the
patient/family’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs
and reassess as needed but no less than every 14 days: Provide
nursing services in accordance with the POC Document problems,
appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to
hospice care collaborate with the patient/family attending
physician and other members of the IDT in providing patient and
family care Instruct patient/family in self care techniques when
appropriate Supervise ancillary personnel and delegates
responsibilities when required Complete and submit accurate and
relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition into the
clinical record within one week of the visit If a hospice
aide/homemaker is assigned to a patient by the RN in accordance
with the POC, specific written instructions for patient care are to
be prepared by the RN.All personal care services are to be outlined
for the patient in writing, by the RN in charge of that patient
Supervise and evaluate the hospice aide ability to perform assigned
duties, to relate to the patient and to work effectively as a
member of the health care team Perform supervisory visits to the
patient’s residence at least every 14 days to assess relationships
and determine whether goals are being met. A supervisory visit with
the aide present must be made at least annually. Documentation of
the aide present supervisory visit shall be placed in the hospice
aide’s personnel record Document supervision to include the
aide-patient relationships, services provided and instructions and
comments given as well as other requirements of the clinical note;
and Annual performance review for each aide documented in the
individual’s personnel record Annually conduct an on-site LPN
supervisory visit with the LPN present. Documentation of such visit
shall be kept in the LPN’s personnel record. IV. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS: licensed registered nurse must be
currently licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana with no
restrictions: With at least two years FULL time experience as a
registered nurse. However, two years of full time clinical
experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be
substituted for the required two years of experience as a
registered nurse; and Be an employee of the hospice. If the
registered nurse is employed by more than one agency, he or she
must inform all employers and coordinate duties to assure qualified
service provision. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING The
registered nurse shall annually obtain at least two hours of
continuing education hours related to end of life care. OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS Has not been excluded from participating in Medicare
and Medicaid programs. Maintains eligibility to participate in
Medicare and Medicaid programs throughout employment Capable of
providing emergency care as needed for any patient Maintains a
neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal
appearance appropriate for patient care. Ability and willingness to
participate appropriately in a disaster or evacuation situation.
Participate in pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN Benefits: 401(k) Dental
insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health
insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision
insurance Medical Specialty: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Experience: Full Time Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification: RN License (Required)
Keywords: Allegiance Hospice Care of Northwest LA, Monroe , RN Case Manager (Hospice), Healthcare , Shreveport, Louisiana
