RN Case Manager Indianapolis IN $5,000 Sign on Bonus

St. Croix Hospice•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) leads each patient’s hospice 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 patient-care team members as patient needs change. Care focuses on comfort and enhanced quality of life. The RN Case Manager works in patients’ homes and adapts to varying work conditions to support quality care. The position includes required on-call visits, including evenings and weekends, and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state or states of practice.
Graduate of a professional school of nursing and currently licensed, certified, or registered in the state or states of practice.
Ability to pass a DHS background check, consumer report, and drug test.
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, and carry up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure high-quality patient care in a home setting.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of recent hospice or home-care experience preferred.
Two or more years of nursing experience preferred.
A multistate nursing license allows practice in other states without obtaining additional licenses, provided the RN license in the primary state of residence is maintained; Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois are not in the Nursing Licensure Compact.

Responsibilities

Provide care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing standards.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs, including physical assessments and health history.
Develop, implement, and revise the Plan of Care based on ongoing patient evaluations.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician’s Plan of Care.
Educate patients and families on 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.
Ensure a safe environment for patients and support activities of daily living.
Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
Arrange for 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.
Engage in professional development through training and continuing education.
Contribute to quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.