RN Case Manager - Bradenton Home Team

Empath Health; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewell Hospice, part of Empath Health, is seeking an experienced RN to provide compassionate hospice care in the Bradenton area. The role involves symptom management, patient assessment, and collaborative care planning under physician supervision.

Requirements include a Florida RN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of acute-care nursing; CHPN is encouraged within three years of employment. BSN/MSN is preferred and full-time, Monday–Friday scheduling is provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved nursing program with Florida RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum one year experience in acute-care hospital providing direct patient care; hospice RN preferred.
• CHPN certification encouraged within three years of employment.
• BSN or MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and practices the Hospice mission and core values.
• Under physician supervision, manages discomfort and provides symptom relief with palliative care skills.
• Assesss impact of terminal diagnosis on patient and activities of daily living.
• Collaborates with IDG to develop and update care plan and initiate referrals.
• Educates patient, family and caregivers about disease, care, dying process and safety.
• Adheres to customer service acknowledgment processes for facility staff.

Skills

Hospice nursing

Patient assessment

CPR certification

Hospice care delivery

Education

Graduate of approved nursing program

Florida RN license

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p. Bradenton area.

What You'll Do

• Promotes and practices the Hospice mission and core values, and follows all policies and procedures of Tidewell Hospice.
• Under the direction of a licensed physician, manages discomfort and provides symptom relief using specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.
• Provides initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
• In collaboration with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG); develops implements and updates the individualized plan of care, initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative procedures and initiates referrals to other services; requests complimentary services, as needed.
• Educates patient/resident, family and caregivers regarding disease process and decline, palliative interventions care giving, dying process and safety practices.
• Daily adherence to the customer service acknowledgement processes for facility staff.

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

• Graduate of approved nursing program and current unrestricted Florida RN license.
• Valid and current CPR certification required.
• Minimum one year experience in an acute-care Hospital environment providing direct patient care; previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.
• CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within three years of employment.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the educational/professional requirements.

What You'll Find At Empath Health

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.