Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

St. Croix Hospice•Saint Peters, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) leads each hospice patient’s care team and helps create and manage an individualized Plan of Care in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, patient, family, and/or facility staff. The role provides day-to-day patient care, manages treatment, administers medications, maintains patient records, and directs other members of the patient care team as patient needs change. Care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients receiving end-of-life care. The RN Case Manager provides care in accordance with professional nursing standards and the Nurse Practice Act. The position includes patient and family assessments, care coordination, education, emotional support, documentation, and arranging medical equipment and supplies. The role also involves on-call visits, including evenings and weekends, and work in varied conditions to provide patient care in a home setting.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state or states of practice; a multistate license may be used in other states where applicable while maintaining an RN license in the primary state of residence.
Graduate of a professional school of nursing and currently licensed, certified, or registered in the state or states of practice.
Ability to pass DHS background, consumer report, and drug testing.
Valid state driver’s license, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance meeting state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to adapt to varied work conditions while providing patient care in a home setting.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of recent hospice or home care experience.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments, including physical assessments and health histories, to determine hospice needs.
Develop, implement, and revise each patient’s Plan of Care based on ongoing evaluations.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician’s Plan of Care.
Educate patients and families about self-care, medications, and diet as appropriate.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including pain management, symptoms, and changes in condition.
Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and community health partners.
Help ensure a safe patient environment and support activities of daily living.
Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
Arrange necessary medical equipment and supplies.
Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
Participate in on-call visits as required, including evenings and weekends.
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities as needed.
Participate in professional development through training and continuing education.
Contribute to quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.