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Care Initiatives
Dubuque, Iowa

Hospice RN - Case Manager

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as an RN Case Manager, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters.

Our RN Case Managers go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs.

At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Care Initiatives is looking for a RN to provide care for our patients in Dyersville, Dubuque & surrounding communities.

What will you do as a Hospice RN Case Manager? Here are just a few of the responsibilities:

Use clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, and procedural skills to deliver high quality patient care in the patient’s place of residence.

Develop and oversee plan of care under the direction of the physician and ensure appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient.

  • Perform initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Continuous visits and interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
  • Deliver quality care and completes clear, concise, and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Provide patient, caregiver and family counseling and education as indicated in the plan of care.
  • Develop and continually update plan of care that identifies the care and services required to meet patient-specific needs.
  • What it takes to be an RN Case Manager with Care Initiatives Hospice:
  • Active Iowa RN license.
  • Active CPR certification.
  • Hospice or palliative care experience.
  • Two (2) years of verifiable experience working as a nurse (RN/LPN), preferred.
  • Current driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and the ability to travel between multiple locations within your region.
  • Home access to the internet.
  • Ability to obtain Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse Certification (CHPN) within 24 months of employment.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

  • Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), PTO, and more.
  • Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
  • Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
  • Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives Hospice!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The RN Case Manager will provide high-quality, holistic care to patients in their residences while developing and overseeing individualized plans of care. They will also perform comprehensive assessments and provide ongoing counseling and education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Iowa RN license and CPR certification, with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred. The role requires the ability to travel between multiple locations and maintain a valid driver's license and insurance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice CareCase ManagementPatient CounselingCare PlanningInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nurse Case Manager jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Case Manager median $90k (middle half $83k–$98k)204 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Case Manager listings in Iowa136 active6,058 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% remote · 45% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Registered Nurse listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 1% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Case Manager Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 13 employers
7
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
3
$105k-120k
1
$125k
1
$135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

RN Case Manager

Rocky Mountain Care Group · Jackson, California

$62-$65/hr
#2

Nurse Case Manager II

Elevance Health · Las Vegas, Nevada

$79k-$125k
#3

RN Case Manager Hospice

$80k-$119k
#4

Telephonic Nurse Case Manager I

$67k-$116k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Nurse Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Care Initiatives

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision
403(b)
PTO
Referral bonus program
Tuition reimbursement
Digital wallet access (earned wage access)

Living in Dubuque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$249k
Typical market rent
$1,073/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.3
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dubuque, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.