RN Case Manager

St. Croix Hospice; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice provider in the United States is seeking an RN Case Manager to supervise and manage care for hospice patients. Responsibilities include developing patient care plans, conducting assessments, administering medications, and providing emotional support. Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse with nursing education and experience in hospice or home care preferred. This role requires collaboration with medical teams to enhance patient quality of life while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in any state of practice.
• Graduate of a professional school of nursing and currently licensed.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospice care team as RN Case Manager.
• Conduct patient and family assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Develop and revise the patient's Plan of Care.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Documentation

Medication Administration

Education

Current Registered Nurse (RN) License

Graduate of a Professional School of Nursing

Job description

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Position Overview

The 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, focusing on providing comfort and enhanced quality of life.

Essential Functions and Skills

Patient Care

• 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.
• Arranges for necessary medical equipment and supplies.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Additional Duties

• Participates in on‑call visits as required, including evenings and weekends.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities as needed.
• Engages in professional development through training and continuing education.
• Contributes to quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must 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 the 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, and automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• 1+ years of recent experience in hospice/home care.
• 2+ years of Nursing experience.

Physical Requirements

The 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.