RN Case Manager - Home Team

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with company match

Wellness programs

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Empath Health is seeking an RN Case Manager to begin at admission and coordinate comprehensive, patient- and family-centered hospice care across North Port and Englewood. You will develop and maintain the care plan, liaise with clinicians, and guide families through the dying process with empathy and clinical expertise.

The role requires active Florida RN licensure, an approved nursing program, and at least one year of acute-care experience; hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current Florida RN license.
• Minimum one year experience in acute-care hospital setting; hospice RN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a plan of care for each patient from admission, coordinating patient and family interactions for the hospice duration.
• Review and update the care plan, physician orders, and pharmacy profile; ensure accurate records.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about disease progression, palliative options, safety, and hospice processes.

Skills

RN license

Hospice care

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree

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.

Coverage area North Port and Englewood.

What you'll do:

The RN Case Manager beginning at admission the RNCM creates and maintains a plan of care, serving as the coordinator for patient and family interaction with Tidewell for the duration of the patient’s hospice experience. When a patient and loved ones think of Empath Health Hospice, they will think first of the RN Case Manager. The case manager must be able to listen, observe, communicate and sensitively provide nursing services in emotionally intense situations. The RN Case Manager reviews and updates the care plan, physician orders, pharmacy profile and other records. The nurse also educates patients, family members and other caregivers about the disease process and decline, available palliative interventions, the dying process and safety practices.

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

• Applicants must be a graduate of an approved nursing program and own a current Florida RN license. Minimum one year experience in an acute-care hospital environment providing direct patient care; previous experience as a hospice RN preferred.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care.

Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees. Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health.

Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!

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.

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.

We’re Empath, and We’re Here to Redefine Healthcare Pretty bold statement, we know, but boldness is in our bones. We were founded more than 45 years ago with a transformative belief: that people should have a say in their healthcare. What started as a volunteer movement has transformed into an integrated network composed of thousands of colleagues and volunteers serving tens of thousands of individuals each day. And the best part? We're just getting started. Whether you're into hands-on patient care or more the Excel formula type, we've got a place for you on Team Empath. It takes all of us to provide Full Life Care. Are you ready to join Team Empath?