Hospice Nurse Case Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
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