RN Case Manager - BBH West
About The Position
Big Bend Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to coordinate and provide individualized hospice care for an assigned group of patients across a variety of care settings in Gadsden and Liberty Counties, Florida. The role includes comprehensive patient assessments, developing and updating plans of care, pain and symptom management, education for patients and caregivers, advocacy, and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary hospice team. The RN Case Manager also provides clinical supervision and guidance to Hospice Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), ensuring care meets hospice regulations, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies and procedures. This community-based role involves travel throughout the assigned service area to provide care where patients live. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotating holidays. The assigned caseload is approximately 18–25 patients.
Requirements
- Current and valid Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- At least one year of nursing experience in inpatient care, hospice, home health, and/or long-term care.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record (EHR/EMR) systems.
- Strong clinical assessment, nursing judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to compassionately and professionally manage the emotional and physical demands associated with end-of-life care.
Nice To Haves
- A genuine passion for serving hospice patients and their families with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Compassionate bedside manner and commitment to providing an exceptional patient and family experience.
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned hospice caseload of approximately 18–25 patients.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals.
- Coordinate and oversee care provided by members of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Provide skilled pain and symptom management to promote patient comfort and quality of life.
- Educate patients, families, caregivers, and community partners about hospice care, services, and available support.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assist with the orientation, support, and mentoring of new staff members and students.
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to Hospice Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
