RN FT Home Health/On Call Positions available **HOT JOB**

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

The RN will provide comprehensive case management services for patients across care settings. This role combines the critical responsibilities of patient assessment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary group (IDG) collaboration to ensure seamless, high-quality hospice care from initial referral through ongoing support.

The RN serves as a clinical leader who bridges intake and ongoing care, maintaining regulatory compliance, promoting the hospice philosophy, and ensuring excellence in patient and family experiences.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Evaluates patients and families for admission by using approved criteria and procedures.

· Conducts pre-assessment and admission visits in the home, hospital, or facility setting.

· Coordinates with referring physicians, intake teams, and community partners to promote timely and appropriate admissions.

· Provides education to patients, families, and referral sources on philosophy, eligibility, and available services.

· Ensures all admission documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within agency timeliness standards.

· Develops, coordinates, and implements the comprehensive plan of care to meet the individualized needs of patients and families.

· Provides skilled nursing care, symptom management, and patient/family education consistent with best practices.

· Maintains regular communication with physicians, IDG members, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.

· Supervises and guides Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and CNAs initiating their respective plans of care.

· Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality assurance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.

· Demonstrates knowledge and competency in pain and symptom management, end-of-life support, and holistic care practices.

· Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

· Demonstrates thorough understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements governing patient care.

· Adheres to all Company, State, and Federal policies, procedures, and laws relevant to the practice.

· Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to peers, new hires, and students.

· Represents with professionalism and compassion to patients, families, referral sources, and community partners.

· Works collaboratively with the Admissions, Education, and Community Relations teams to ensure smooth transitions from referral to ongoing care.

· Participates in weekend, evening, and holiday rotations as assigned.

· Maintains a balanced caseload in alignment with organizational standards.

· Demonstrates accountability, sound clinical judgment, and effective prioritization in managing patient care.

· Practices fiscally responsible use of resources and supplies.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Required Skills/Abilities:

MUST LIVE WITHIN TRAVEL RANGE

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.

· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Communicate in English.

· Able to manage the physical demands and emotional stress of work in a field position, caring for terminally ill patients and their families.

· Must possess a valid Florida driver's License, valid auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Education and Experience:

· Minimum of one (2) year of inpatient nursing experience or previous hospice/home health and/or Long-term Care experience preferred.

· Must maintain a current valid Florida Registered Nursing License.