RN - Case Manager

Empath Health

  • Palm Harbor, FL
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    As a Travel RN Hospice Case Manager , you will coordinate patient and family care, perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maximize patient comfort and quality of life. This role is ideal for an RN who is passionate about patient advocacy, education, care coordination, and delivering compassionate hospice services.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPalm Harbor, FL

    Description

    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Case Manager

    Florida | Field-Based Position

    Job Summary

    Join a compassionate hospice team dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care. As a Travel RN Hospice Case Manager, you will coordinate patient and family care, perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maximize patient comfort and quality of life.

    This role is ideal for an RN who is passionate about patient advocacy, education, care coordination, and delivering compassionate hospice services.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient assessments.
    • Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans.
    • Coordinate care with physicians, families, interdisciplinary teams (IDT), and partnering facilities.
    • Educate patients, caregivers, and families on disease management, medications, and hospice care.
    • Administer and monitor medications as prescribed.
    • Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
    • Promote patient safety and infection prevention practices.
    • Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides according to agency policies.
    • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
    • Provide bereavement support following a patient's passing.
    • Maintain compliance with hospice regulations, Joint Commission standards, and organizational policies.
    • Participate in a 24/7 patient care rotation as assigned.
    • Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Associate's Degree in Nursing (or equivalent)
    • Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
    • Valid Florida Driver's License
    • Current BLS Certification
      (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
    • Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
    • Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience
      or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • One (2) years of experience in an acute care or post-acute care setting
    • Hospice or palliative care experience
    • Experience caring for terminally ill patients
    • Typing proficiency of at least 25 WPM

    Why You'll Love This Opportunity

    • Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day
    • Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary care team
    • Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
    • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered hospice care

    Required Certifications

    • Active Florida RN License
    • Florida Driver's License
    • BLS Certification (AHA or American Red Cross)

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