RN Case Manager (PRN)

Empath Health

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PRN RN Case Manager 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. The case manager must be able to listen, observe, communicate and sensitively provide nursing services in emotionally intense situations. The PRN 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. The successful applicant will serve hospice patients and their families in the home, long-term care facility, or assisted-living facility.

Requirements

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.
BSN or MSN preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a hospice RN preferred.
CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

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.
Listens, observes, communicates and sensitively provides nursing services in emotionally intense situations.
Reviews and updates the care plan, physician orders, pharmacy profile and other records.
Educates patients, family members and other caregivers about the disease process and decline, available palliative interventions, the dying process and safety practices.
Serves hospice patients and their families in the home, long-term care facility, or assisted-living facility.