Hospice RN Case Manager — Lead Care Team & Comfort

St. Croix Hospice; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Humboldt, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to lead each patient’s hospice care team and develop the Plan of Care with the Hospice Medical Director, patient, family and facility staff.

You will provide day-to-day patient care, manage treatments, and coordinate with the team to maintain comfort and quality of life. This role requires an active RN license in the state of practice, willingness to travel up to 100%, and strong skills in assessments, medication

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license in state(s) of practice.
• Nurses holding a multistate license can practice in other states without obtaining additional licenses while maintaining their RN license in their primary state of residence.
• Graduate of a professional school of nursing and is currently licensed, certified or registered in the state(s) of practice.
• Ability to pass DHS background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing standards.
• Conducts comprehensive patient and family assessments to determine hospice needs, including physical assessments and health history.
• Develops, implements, and revises the Plan of Care based on ongoing patient evaluations.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician’s plan of care.
• Educates patients and families on self-care, medications, and diet as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation, recording pain management, symptoms, and changes in condition.
• Coordinates care with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and community health partners.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients and supports their activities of daily living.
• Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Arrange for necessary medical equipment and supplies.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Participates in on-call visits as required including evenings and weekends.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities as needed.
• Engage in professional development through training and continuing education.
• Contributes to quality assessment and performance improvement activities.Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license in state(s) of practice

Multistate license eligibility

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of a professional school of nursing

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Job description

St. Croix Hospice in Humboldt, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to lead each patient’s hospice care team and develop the Plan of Care with the Hospice Medical Director, patient, family and facility staff.

You will provide day-to-day patient care, manage treatments, and coordinate with the team to maintain comfort and quality of life. This role requires an active RN license in the state of practice, willingness to travel up to 100%, and strong skills in assessments, medication