RN, Case Manager - Float Team (HPH Hospice)

Job Overview The RN, Case Manager is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), and providing clinical, palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit in order to keep the participant in their home environment as long as possible. Responsibilities Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up. Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs. Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, prevention, palliative interventions, caregiving, dying process and safety practices. Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDT or other health professionals. Participates with the IDT to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness. Attends daily IDT collaboration meetings. Presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDT; respects and encourages input from all disciplines. Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others. Supervises patient care provided by Community Health Workers and Home Health Aides as requested. During times of emergencies (e.g., hurricanes, etc.), may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, ensuring continuity of services, including reporting ahead of scheduled time and staying overnight if necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides reassurance on the phone to patients and families, assists in finding solutions to their questions, and coordinates in‑person visits when needed. Qualifications Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working. Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred. Employees working at PACE certification of completion of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system. Mobile driver – valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy. Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule. Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms. Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written). Ability to visit participants in their homes to conduct assessments. Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Consents to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment and ongoing compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. Consents to background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer of employment and ongoing eligibility. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs. Compensation Pay Range: $60,058.27 – $90,087.92 per annum. #J-18808-Ljbffr