RN Case Manager (Float)

Community Hospice & Palliative Care•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The RN Case Manager (Float) plans and manages nursing care for an assigned caseload of patients in home or long-term care settings. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the role works to achieve patient- and family-directed goals through a holistic, patient-centered approach. The position provides education, facilitates communication, and coordinates care across various sites, requiring flexibility in work location across care settings. The role requires an active Florida Registered Nurse license, CPR certification, a current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and an ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program. Candidates need at least one year of Registered Nurse experience. Five years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience within the past five years, including one year of hospital medical-surgical or oncology experience, is an acceptable alternative. Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations are required. Employees must be able to work extended and irregular hours as needed and participate in professional development and continuing education. This description outlines the general nature and level of the work and is not exhaustive. Duties may be modified or expanded as organizational needs change. Employment is at-will and is not a contract.

Requirements

Effective verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
Understanding of hospice and palliative nursing principles.
Cultural competence and ethical decision-making in care delivery.
Ability to set professional boundaries and resolve team conflicts.
Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment abilities.
Proficiency in time management, organization, and accountability.
Knowledge of infection control and standard precautions.
Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience, or the stated acceptable alternative of five years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience within the past five years, including one year of hospital medical-surgical or oncology experience.
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
Valid CPR certification.
Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases.
Up-to-date immunizations, such as TB, Hepatitis, and Flu.
Ability to work extended and irregular hours as needed.
Ongoing participation in professional development and continuing education.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital medical-surgical or oncology setting.

Responsibilities

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.