Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

St-Croix-Hospice-; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to lead the patient’s hospice care team, crafting and managing each Plan of Care in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, patient, family, and facility staff.

You will provide day-to-day nursing care, administer medications, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance comfort and quality of life, including on-call evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state(s) of practice.
• Nursing degree or diploma from an approved program.
• Ability to pass background and drug tests.
• Familiarity with Hospice care standards and DHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day patient care and medication management in hospice.
• Develop, implement and revise the Plan of Care with the care team.
• Coordinate with physicians, family and staff to ensure comfort and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in on-call visits and interdisciplinary group meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Assessments

Plan of Care development

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

On-call capacity

Education

RN license in state(s) of practice

Nursing degree/diploma

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.