Registered Nurse Case Manager

Why Big Bend Hospice? Hospice work is not a job – it’s a calling. Caring for patients and their families at the end of life requires special people who have the spirit and commitment to provide compassionate care. Big Bend Hospice has been the “Hometown Hospice” in the Florida Big Bend area since 1973. We are a non‑profit whose mission is “we inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief one family at a time.” Big Bend Hospice strives to be the employer of choice and is committed to providing the education, tools, and work environment to allow employees to perform at their best. For more information about Big Bend Hospice, visit bigbendhospice.org, or visit us on Instagram, or Facebook. Our Culture Integrity - We demonstrate integrity in everything we do Accountability - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards Respect - We respect our patients and the families we serve, and we respect one another Stewards - We are good stewards of our resources Innovation - We strive for increased knowledge and explore innovative ways to fulfill our mission Excellence - We are committed to excellence and helping each employee reach their highest potential Your Impact As the RN Case Manager, you will perform the initial assessment and participate in the comprehensive assessment and ongoing updates to assess the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, psychological, and environmental needs and activities of daily living. Main Duties and Responsibilities Visit patients where they consider home to be whether it is their residence or a facility. Provide education on medication, disease prognosis, and the end-stage disease process. Coordinate care and medications with MD and APRN and utilize a team approach. Utilize an interdisciplinary team approach to caring for the patient and their family. Provide routine wound care, recommendations, and assessments. Demonstrate knowledge of drains, trach, and PEG tube care and maintenance. Manage and implement the patient’s care plan according to state regulations and communicate changes to physicians and team members involved in the patient’s care. Assess, monitor, document, and report the patient’s health and condition using required documents, reports, and required timelines. Use an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System for charting. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Franklin County Service area (Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Alligator Point) Schedule 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday – Friday (1 holiday per year on call requirement) Required Skills and Education Must have an active Florida RN license in good standing BSN is preferred Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required Hospice experience is a plus EMR experience required Strong computer skills are required with a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Team We Got the Perks We are committed to taking care of our BBH team by providing competitive wages and a generous benefits package that includes: 216 hours of PTO annually and additional paid sick leave, usable after your first 90 days 9 paid holidays annually Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, EAP, life insurance, and supplemental life insurance Up to 5% 403B match after 1 year of employment Employee recognition programs PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligibility for most roles Professional growth and development opportunities COVID-19 Considerations All employees are required to have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination upon hire (or approved exemption). The position requires wearing masks in certain areas, social distancing, and hand-washing precautions. Big Bend Hospice is an equal‑opportunity employer. Join a Team that Inspires Hope! Big Bend Hospice is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We celebrate diversity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, and other protected characteristic. Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Preferred Registered Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr