RN Case Manager | Lake City Area

Community Hospice & Palliative Care • Lake City, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager plans and manages nursing care for an assigned caseload in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role provides hospice and palliative nursing care management to patients in homes, long-term care facilities, and assisted living facilities across the Columbia County region, with flexibility to work in other Community Hospice & Palliative Care locations as needed.

Responsibilities include assessing patient and caregiver needs, managing symptoms, teaching care related to disease processes, and participating in interdisciplinary end-of-life care and support. The position may also involve community and provider education, advance care planning, admissions, and oversight of patients in the 3A area. The RN Case Manager provides information about hospice services and philosophy, assesses hospice eligibility using Medicare Local Coverage Determinations, and educates and mentors new staff.

The role develops and maintains relationships with physicians, social workers, discharge planners, community agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities to support referrals and admissions. It may include in-service programs, public relations activities, participation in hospital committees, and community education. Work locations may vary among regional home care, long-term care, and assisted living sites. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and usually includes one weekend per month; long and occasionally irregular hours may be required. Compensation is $68,000–$74,000 base salary, paid driving mileage, and a full benefits package including 23 days of annual PTO.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
• CPR certification.
• A degree from an accredited nursing program, such as a two-year Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge.
• One year of RN experience, or five years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience within the past five years.
• Knowledge of educational principles and methods as applied to hospice nursing.
• Willingness and ability to work long and occasionally irregular hours.
• Willingness and ability to flex work location among regional locations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospital medical-surgical or oncology experience is preferred for candidates with RN experience.
• One year of hospital medical-surgical or oncology experience is preferred for candidates with Licensed Practical Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage nursing care for an assigned caseload in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs on an ongoing basis, manage symptoms, and teach appropriate care related to disease processes.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary group in providing end-of-life care and support for patients, caregivers, and the community.
• Provide hospice and palliative nursing care management across the assigned region and other locations as needed.
• Provide community and provider education, advance care planning, admissions, and oversight of patients in the 3A area as needed.
• Explain Community Hospice services and philosophy to patients, caregivers, physicians, long-term care administrators and directors of nursing, and community members.
• Use Medicare Local Coverage Determinations to assess patients for hospice eligibility.
• Educate and mentor new staff members.
• Build and maintain relationships with referring physicians, social workers, discharge planners, and community agency staff to facilitate networking, admissions, and patient placement.
• Educate the medical community about appropriate hospice referrals and the benefits of early referrals.
• Develop and enhance relationships with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
• Assist with in-service programs and public relations activities.
• Participate in hospital committees, speak at hospital end-of-life in-services, coordinate staff education with Hospice Representatives, and explore opportunities to grow patient referrals and admissions.
• Coordinate care with community providers related to hospice and palliative care services.
• Flex work location among Community Hospice & Palliative Care locations, including home health, assisted living, and long-term care sites.

Benefits

• Paid driving mileage.
• Full benefits package.
• 23 days of annual PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree