Registered Nurse Case Manager

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 216 hours annually

9 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

STD, LTD, FSA, EAP, life insurance

403B with up to 5% match

Professional growth opportunities

PSLF eligibility

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice is seeking an RN Case Manager to provide compassionate end-of-life care in patients’ homes or facilities across the Franklin County service area. You will start with initial and ongoing assessments of physical, functional, psychological, and environmental needs, coordinating with the clinical team to deliver comprehensive care.

The role requires an active Florida RN license, 2+ years nursing experience, EMR proficiency, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Florida RN license in good standing.
• BSN is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Hospice experience is a plus.
• EMR experience is required.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients where home is their residence or a facility.
• Provide education on medication, prognosis, and end-stage disease process.
• Coordinate care and medications with MD and APRN using a team approach.
• Use an interdisciplinary team approach to support patient and family.
• Provide routine wound care, recommendations, and assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of drains, trach, and PEG tube care/maintenance.
• Manage and update the patient’s care plan per state regulations; communicate changes.
• Assess and document patient health using required EMR documentation.
• Travel across the Franklin County Service area to visit patients.

Education

Active Florida RN license

BSN preferred

Minimum of 2 years nursing experience

Tools

EMR experience

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Why Big Bend Hospice? Hospice work is not a job – it’s a calling.

Caring for patients and their families at the end of life requires special people who have the spirit and commitment to provide compassionate care.

Big Bend Hospice has been the “Hometown Hospice” in the Florida Big Bend area since 1973. We are a non-profit whose mission is “we inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief one family at a time”

Big Bend Hospice strives to be the employer of choice and is committed to providing the education, tools, and work environment to allow employees to perform at their best. For more information about Big Bend Hospice, visit bigbendhospice.org , or visit us on Instagram , or Facebook .

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity - We demonstrate integrity in everything we do
• Accountability - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards
• Respect - We respect our patients and the families we serve, and we respect one another
• Stewards - We are good stewards of our resources
• Innovation - We strive for increased knowledge and explore innovative ways to fulfill our mission
• Excellence - We are committed to excellence and helping each employee reach their highest potential

Are you ready to join the team? Your Impact As the RN Case Manager, you will perform the initial assessment and participate in the comprehensive assessment and ongoing updates to assess the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, psychological, and environmental needs and activities of daily living.

Your Main Duties and Responsibilities

(Includes but, not limited to)

• Visit patients where they consider home to be whether it is their residence or a facility.
• Provide education on medication, disease prognosis, and the end-stage disease process.
• Coordinate care and medications with MD and APRN and utilize a team approach.
• Utilize an interdisciplinary team approach to caring for the patient and their family.
• Provide routine wound care, recommendations, and assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of drains, trach, and PEG tube care and maintenance.
• Manage and implement the patient’s care plan according to state regulations and communicate changes to physicians and team members involved in the patient’s care.
• Assess, monitor, document, and report the patient’s health and condition using required documents, reports, and required timelines.
• Use an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System for charting.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Franklin County Service area (Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Alligator Point)

Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday – Friday (1 holiday per year on call requirement)

Required Skills and Education

• Must have an active Florida RN license in good standing
• BSN is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
• Hospice experience is a plus
• EMR experience required
• Strong computer skills are required with a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Team

We Got the Perks

We are committed to taking care of our BBH team by providing competitive wages and a generous benefits package that includes:

• 216 hours of PTO annually and additional paid sick leave, usable after your first 90 days
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, EAP, life insurance, and supplemental life insurance
• Up to 5% 403B match after 1 year of employment
• Employee recognition programs
• PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligibility for most roles
• Professional growth and development opportunities

COVID-19 Considerations: All employees are required to have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination upon hire (or approved exemption). The position requires wearing masks in certain areas, social distancing, and hand-washing precautions. Big Bend Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer.

Join a Team that inspires hope!

Big Bend Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We celebrate diversity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, other protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Registered Nurse

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