Community Hospice and Palliative Care, a leading non-profit organization specializing in end-of-life healthcare, is hiring a RN Case Manager to join our growing team. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, generous PTO, and retirement options, Community Hospice provides a supportive work environment to grow your professional career.
The RN Case Manger is responsible for planning and managing an assigned caseload of nursing care and home healthcare patients in and around the Palatka, FL area. As a member of an assigned care team, the RN Case Manager coordinates resources and performs a wide range of skilled nursing activities for an assigned caseload of adult patients.
Position Details:
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm; weekends as needed
- Location: Home Care/Long Term Care facilities in and around the general Palatka area
- Compensation: $68,000 - $74,000 base salary, plus paid driving mileage; full benefits package including 23 days PTO annual
Primary Responsibilities:
The RN Case Manager is responsible for planning and managing the nursing care of an assigned caseload of patients in home or long-term care settings. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager ensures that patient- and family-directed goals are achieved using a holistic, patient-centered approach. The role includes providing education, facilitating communication, and coordinating care across various sites. Flexibility in work location across care settings is required.
Essential Functions
- Assess and identify patient and family goals and needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Participate in team meetings and ethical discussions.
- Educate patients and caregivers about disease progression, medications, nutrition, and hospice philosophy.
- Coordinate timely and effective responses to changing or urgent patient needs.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
- Support and educate team members, patients, families, and the broader community.
- Participate in internal quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings in the absence of the manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience
- Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience.
- Preferred: One year of experience in a hospital medical-surgical or oncology setting.
- Acceptable alternative: Five years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience within the past five years, including one year of hospital medical-surgical or oncology experience
License / Certification
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
Other Requirements
- Medical clearance for communicable diseases.
- Up-to-date immunizations (e.g., TB, Hepatitis, Flu).
- Ability to work extended and irregular hours as needed.
- Ongoing participation in professional development and continuing education.
Pay: $68,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
