Hospice RN

TEEMA Solutions Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Collaborative interdisciplinary team

Purpose-driven work

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager in Ames, IA. The role focuses on end-of-life care and acts as the primary clinical advocate for patients and families.

You will manage a caseload, coordinate care with an interdisciplinary hospice team, and ensure individualized, high-quality care that honors goals, comfort, and dignity. Travel within approximately a 60-mile radius; full-time field-based position.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Hospice/home health experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and case-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to travel within service radius.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for hospice patients in home/community settings.
• Assess patient needs and update care plans.
• Coordinate Hospice Plans of Care with interdisciplinary team.
• Liaise with physicians, patients, families, and staff.
• Educate on medications, symptom management, and care goals.
• Monitor pain and comfort, ensuring quality of life.
• Record complete electronic documentation.
• Support QAPI initiatives and infection control.

Skills

Patient assessment

Case management

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Case Manager

Location: Ames, IA

Work Type: Field-Based | Full-Time

Compensation: Starting at $48+/hour (Based on Experience)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On-call rotation: One weeknight and one weekend day or night every other week

Approximately six patient visits per day

Travel within approximately a 60-mile service radius

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to provide exceptional end-of-life care while serving as the primary clinical advocate for patients and their families.

In this role, you'll manage an assigned caseload, coordinate care across an interdisciplinary hospice team, and ensure every patient receives individualized, high-quality care that honors their goals, comfort, and dignity. This position offers meaningful patient relationships, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact during one of life's most important moments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients in home and community settings.

Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments and update care plans as clinical needs evolve.

Develop and implement individualized Hospice Plans of Care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Serve as the primary liaison between physicians, patients, families, and hospice team members.

Coordinate care with Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, social workers, chaplains, and other support staff.

Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, symptom management, oxygen therapy, wound care, hospice philosophy, and disease progression.

Monitor pain management and symptom control while advocating for patient comfort and quality of life.

Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to attending and hospice physicians.

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic clinical documentation.

Conduct routine supervisory visits with assigned team members and support clinical excellence.

Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

Follow infection prevention protocols and regulatory standards.

Participate in the agency's on-call rotation as scheduled.

Attend staff meetings, complete required compliance training, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.

Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or related nursing experience.

Strong patient assessment and case management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and compliance standards.

Why This Opportunity

Competitive hourly compensation beginning at $48+/hour

Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families

Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

Purpose-driven work with a respected healthcare organization

Inclusive Workplace

Our client is committed to creating an environment where every employee is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration based on their experience, qualifications, and ability to provide outstanding patient care.