Palliative Care RN & Case Manager | Mon–Fri, No On-Call

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance

Roadside Assistance

Affinity Program

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) to support our expanding palliative care program in the southern Broward County / northern Miami-Dade County region. The RN acts as Case Manager, coordinating patient care across hospital, primary and specialty teams and ensuring timely access to services for patients and families.

The role emphasizes education, advocacy, and coordination to improve quality of life, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 8a–5p.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Registered Nurse.
• 1–2 years of Case Management experience.
• 1 year of community-based care (home health, rehab, hospice) preferred.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary team concepts.
• Experience in patient education, planning and management.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable transportation; valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for assigned patient caseload across hospital, primary and specialty teams.
• Facilitate referrals to specialists and support adherence to treatment plans.
• Assist patients in accessing community services and resources.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and care options.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Evaluate recovery and progress; adjust care plans as needed.
• Promote advance care planning and development of directives.
• Collaborate with clinicians to manage transitions of care and discharge planning.

Skills

RN experience

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Communication skills

Care coordination

Reliable transportation

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Current state RN license

BLS certification

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) to support our expanding palliative care program in the southern Broward County / northern Miami-Dade County region. The RN acts as Case Manager, coordinating patient care across hospital, primary and specialty teams and ensuring timely access to services for patients and families.

The role emphasizes education, advocacy, and coordination to improve quality of life, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 8a–5p.