Hospice Nurse Case Manager

Description

Join a Team Where Compassion Meets Purpose. Many nurses are drawn to hospice care because of a deep desire to serve others with compassion, presence, and purpose. It is a privilege to walk alongside patients and families during some of life's most meaningful and vulnerable moments.

At Iowa City Hospice, that calling is shared by a team committed to honoring dignity, comfort, and connection at the end of life. Our nurses value authentic relationships, clinical excellence, and compassionate care that focuses on the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

Because we are united in our mission, we support one another, collaborate closely, and create an environment where nurses can practice with confidence, autonomy, and heart. As a trusted nonprofit hospice organization, Iowa City Hospice has provided exceptional end-of-life care throughout our community for decades.

We honor every individual's journey with compassion and respect, and our team thrives in a culture rooted in purpose, collaboration, and excellence.

As a full time Hospice RN Case Manager, you will coordinate and oversee individualized, patient-centered care for hospice patients in their homes, assisted living communities, and long-term care settings. As the primary clinical coordinator, you will manage all aspects of the patient's plan of care while building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and caregivers.

This role combines clinical expertise, compassionate care, care coordination, and patient advocacy. You will lead the interdisciplinary team in ensuring patients receive exceptional care that promotes comfort, dignity, and quality of life throughout their hospice journey.

What Makes Our Hospice RN Case Managers Exceptional

• Lead with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and families.
• Manage patient care with confidence, accountability, and clinical expertise.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Advocate for patient goals, wishes, and quality of life.
• Educate and empower families through every stage of the caregiving journey.
• Find purpose in helping patients live fully and comfortably at the end of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary RN Case Manager responsible for coordinating and managing the patient's plan of care.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations of patient needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on patient goals and changing conditions.
• Coordinate care among physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, pharmacists, and other team members.
• Provide skilled nursing care in home and facility settings.
• Manage pain and symptoms to maximize patient comfort and quality of life.
• Provide patient and family education regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and caregiving strategies.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure care aligns with their goals, wishes, and advance directives.
• Facilitate communication among patients, families, physicians, and care team members.
• Respond proactively to changes in patient condition and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance standards.
• Practice independently while utilizing strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Meaningful Work
• One-on-one, relationship-centered patient care.
• The opportunity to truly know your patients and their families.
• The ability to make a profound difference every day.
• More time to focus on individualized, compassionate care.
• Meaningful work that aligns with your values and purpose.

Supportive Culture

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on people first.
• Collaborative and experienced interdisciplinary team.
• Accessible and supportive leadership.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A culture that recognizes and values your contributions.
• Team members who care for one another as much as they care for patients.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package begins first of the month after start date:
• Wellmark Medical and Dental Insurance (multiple plan options)
• Avesis Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Disability Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company-issued iPhone and iPad
• Free Parking
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 19 days of vacation accrued annually
• 12 days of sick leave accrued annually

If you're looking for a nursing career where your compassion, clinical expertise, and purpose come together, we'd love to connect with you. Join Iowa City Hospice and help provide comfort, dignity, and peace when it matters most.

Apply today: www.iowacityhospice.org

Questions? Contact Karen at 319-325-0319 for more information.

Iowa City Hospice is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Compassion. Leadership. Purpose. We're more than a workplace. We're a team that believes in making every moment matter. Join Iowa City Hospice as a Hospice RN Case Manager.

Requirements

A graduate of an approved school of nursing (RN/BSN/ARNP) with a current Iowa Nursing License.

Two years of home health or hospice or work related experience preferred. General medical knowledge related to home health and hospice services with end-of-life issues is desirable.

• Car, IA driver's license and adequate insurance as outlined in the personnel policies is required.
• Strong clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and evidence-based practice expertise.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient computer skills, including electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Certifications in Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification by the 3rd year of employment.
• All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General’s Excluded Provider List.
• Preferred
• Two years of hospice, home health, or related nursing experience
• Experience providing care to individuals with serious or terminal illnesses
• Knowledge of end-of-life care principles and symptom management

Responsibilities Require

• Professional nursing judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patient needs effectively
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice
• Excellent independent work habits while maintaining collaboration with team members
• Strong educational and advocacy skills for patients and families
• Professionalism, accountability, and resilience in challenging situations
• Organizational and documentation excellence
• Frequent travel throughout the service area, including rural communities
• Driving in both favorable and inclement weather conditions
• Exposure to varying home and facility environments
• Regular use of iPhone, iPad, computer systems, and other office technology
• Electronic documentation in patient homes and healthcare settings