Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

St-Croix-Hospice-; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will provide day-to-day patient care, administer medications, maintain records, and guide the team to enhance comfort and quality of life. Join an extraordinary team where on-call visits, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development are valued

Qualifications

• Must have current RN license in state of practice.
• Ability to pass DHS background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day patient care and manage treatment per the plan of care.
• Develop, implement, and revise the Plan of Care with input from the Hospice Medical Director, patient, family, and facility staff.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; document pain and symptoms.
• Educate patients and families on self-care, medications, and diet as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners; ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Attend on-call visits and participate in group meetings; supervise ancillary personnel as needed.
• Engage in professional development through training and continuing education.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education to patients/families

On-call

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license

Professional nursing degree

Job description

Work Where You Matter!At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.RN Case ManagerPosition OverviewThe Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) is experienced in nursing, and leads each patient’s hospice care team, helping to create and manage their specific Plan of Care in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, patient, family and/or facility staff. The RN Case Manager provides day-to-day patient care, manages treatment, administers medications, maintains patient records and directs other members of the patient care team to meet the changing needs of the hospice patient, with a focus on providing comfort and enhanced quality of life.Essential Functions and SkillsPatient CareProvides 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.Additional DutiesParticipates 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.Requirements/QualificationsMust have a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state(s) of practice.Nurses holding a multistate license can practice in other states without obtaining additional licenses while maintaining their Registered Nurse (RN) license in their primary state of residence (PSOR). Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois are not in the Nursing Licensure Compact.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.Preferred1+ years of recent experience in hospice/home care preferred.2+ years of Nursing experience, preferredPhysical RequirementsThe physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds. Occasionally up to 50 pounds.Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.