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Vetter Senior Living

RN/Home Health & Hospice

Kearney, NE · On-site

$64K - $81K/yr

Full-Time RN Case Managers | Home Health & Hospice Grand Island & Surrounding Communities Brookestone Home Health & Hospice At Brookestone Home Health & Hospice, a proud member of the Vetter Senior ...

Vetter Senior Living

RN/Home Health & Hospice

Kearney, NE · On-site

$66K - $84K/yr

Full-Time RN Case Managers | Home Health & Hospice Grand Island & Surrounding Communities Brookestone Home Health & Hospice At Brookestone Home Health & Hospice, a proud member of the Vetter Senior ...

Vetter Senior Living

RN/Home Health & Hospice

Kearney, NE · On-site

$66K - $84K/yr

Full-Time RN Case Managers | Home Health & HospiceGrand Island & Surrounding Communities Brookestone Home Health & Hospice At Brookestone Home Health & Hospice, a proud member of the Vetter Senior ...

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What is a hospice nurse RN case manager?

A Hospice Nurse RN Case Manager is a registered nurse who coordinates and manages the care of patients with terminal illnesses receiving hospice services. They assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, administer medications, provide emotional support, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comfort and quality of life for both patients and their families. Their role also includes educating families about the disease process and end-of-life care, as well as managing symptoms and providing guidance on available resources.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospice nurse RN case manager?

To thrive as a Hospice Nurse RN Case Manager, you need comprehensive clinical assessment skills, compassionate end-of-life care expertise, and an active RN license, often with hospice or palliative care certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), hospice care documentation systems, and pain management protocols is essential. Outstanding communication, emotional resilience, and organizational skills help you support patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. These abilities ensure holistic, patient-centered care and effective coordination during sensitive end-of-life situations.

How does a hospice nurse RN case manager typically collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient care?

As a Hospice Nurse RN Case Manager, you work closely with a multidisciplinary team that may include physicians, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and therapists. Regular team meetings and ongoing communication ensure that each patient’s care plan is comprehensive and responsive to their evolving needs. You will often coordinate care, advocate for patient and family wishes, and facilitate seamless transitions between team members. This collaborative environment is essential for delivering holistic, compassionate end-of-life care.

What is the difference between Hospice Nurse Rn Case Manager vs Hospice Nurse?

AspectHospice Nurse Rn Case ManagerHospice Nurse
CertificationsRN license, hospice certification often preferredRN license, hospice certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentCase management, coordinating patient care across providersDirect patient care, providing comfort and symptom management
Primary ResponsibilitiesCare coordination, patient assessments, care planningDirect nursing care, symptom management, emotional support

Hospice Nurse Rn Case Managers focus on coordinating care and managing patient plans, while Hospice Nurses provide direct bedside care. Both roles require RN licensure and hospice certification, but their daily tasks differ significantly.

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Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

St Croix Hospice

Columbus, NE • On-site

Other

Posted 12 days ago

St. Croix Hospice rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 46 rated hospices

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Columbus, NE 68601

Overview

Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage 100%

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 Manager

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, with a focus 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 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.

Preferred

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

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.

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