Home-Based Hospice RN Case Manager

Care Initiatives; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join as an RN Case Manager. You will meet patients and families in their home or chosen setting to deliver individualized hospice care with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, developing and overseeing plans of care with the physician, documenting care, and counseling families. Travel within your region and ability to obtain CHPN within 24 months are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license and CPR certification required.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Two years RN experience preferred; valid driver’s license and ability to travel within region.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care at the patient’s residence.
• Develop and oversee plan of care with physician guidance and interdisciplinary involvement.
• Perform initial and comprehensive assessments.
• Continual visits and interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate clinical documentation.
• Counsel and educate patients, caregivers, and families as indicated in the plan of care.
• Update and adapt the care plan to meet patient-specific needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Active Iowa RN license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join as an RN Case Manager. You will meet patients and families in their home or chosen setting to deliver individualized hospice care with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, developing and overseeing plans of care with the physician, documenting care, and counseling families. Travel within your region and ability to obtain CHPN within 24 months are preferred.