Hospice RN Case Manager - Facility team

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Retirement with company match

Wellness programs

Paid time off (PTO) 5+ weeks

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Empath Health's Hospice of Marion is seeking a compassionate RN Case Manager to join the Care team, providing direct patient care in Marion County facilities. Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours.

You will assess patients, develop and update Plans of Care with the IDT and physicians, supervise LPNs and HHAs, and coordinate care across the team to meet patient goals, including end-of-life support. Join our Full Life Care approach.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure: Florida RN license.
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Prefer one year experience in an acute or post-acute care setting.
• Experience caring for terminal patients or life-threatening illnesses is preferred.
• Reliable transportation for field-based tasks and valid automobile insurance must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform age-specific physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessment.
• Develop a Plan of Care with patient, family, IDT, attending and physician; coordinate care.
• Update Plan of Care per policy/guidelines and changes in needs.
• Assist with closure contact and support after a patient’s death.
• Direct and supervise care by LPNs and Home Health Aides.
• Evaluate Home Health Aide services every two weeks and conduct on-site visits.
• Administer, monitor and document medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient/family teaching based on age-specific care practices.

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Florida RN license

Job description

Hospice of Marion, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated RN Case Manager to join the Care team providing direct patient care in facilities in Marion County.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, daytime hours.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrates the ability to obtain patient history, perform an age-specific physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessment and initiates appropriate referral, intervention and collaboration between the patient, family, Interdisciplinary team (IDT), physician and partnering facility (as applicable) following policy and practice guidelines.
• As RN Case Manager provides continuity of care, care coordination, identifies patient/family goals, develops a Plan of Care with patient, family, IDT, attending and physician, partnering facility and evaluates progress towards goals.
• The Plan of Care will be updated according to policy/guidelines and as needs change.
• Following a patient’s death, assists with closure contact and support in collaboration with IDT.
• Directs and supervises the care provided by the LPN and Home Health Aide following agency policy.
• Evaluates services provided by the Home Health Aide every two weeks with periodic on-site supervisory visits.
• Demonstrates the ability to administer, monitor and document medications as prescribed by attending physician.
• Uses age-specific care practices and provide appropriate patient/family teaching.

What You’ll Need: Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;
• Minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure: Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Prefer one (1) year experience in an acute or post acute care setting.
• Preferred experience caring for terminal patients and others with life threatening illnesses.
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

Benefits & Wellness

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Why Join Empath Health?

Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

About Empath Health

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

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