Hospice RN Case Manager - PRN

Empath Health; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with company match

5+ weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, seeks a Hospice RN Case Manager PRN to deliver direct patient care in homes and facility settings. You will build relationships with patients and families, provide clinical expertise, and guide them through the hospice journey with compassionate care.

Join a mission-driven team under Empath Health, offering Full Life Care and ongoing CEU support. Field-based role requires valid Florida RN license, driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform age-specific assessments; initiate referrals and coordinate with IDT and facilities.
• Develop and update Plan of Care with patient, family, IDT, attending and physician.
• Provide continuity of care and evaluate progress toward goals; manage patient/family needs.

Skills

RN license

Communication

Patient care

Case management

Gerontology

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health , is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager PRN to join the Empath team. Providing direct patient care in homes and facility settings. As an RN Case Manager, you’ll develop meaningful relationships with patients and their families, offering compassionate guidance, clinical expertise, and support throughout their hospice journey.

Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.

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.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• 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.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

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.
• 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
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• 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.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

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.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non‑discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail].

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