RN Case Manager (Plant City Area, Dover, Thonotosassa, Valrico, Seffer, ) LifePath Hospice

Role 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 Provide and manage direct care to patients and families as part of the IDT, incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components. Coordinate the Plan of Care, ensuring an individualized plan reflects the patient’s evolving needs. Educate patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process, prevention, palliative interventions, caregiving, dying process, and safety practices. Perform home visits to assess safety, medication compliance, nutritional compliance, and durable medical equipment compliance. Report changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDT or other health professionals. Participate with the IDT to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level‑of‑care appropriateness and attend daily IDT collaboration meetings. Present concise and pertinent oral and written reports to the IDT; encourage input from all disciplines. Communicate accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilize positive approaches when working with others. Supervise patient care provided by Community Health Workers and Home Health Aides as requested. Respond to emergencies (e.g., hurricanes) by reporting to designated locations and providing continuity of services. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current RN license in the state where the employee will be working. Minimum of one year of nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred. Certification of completion of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (for PACE employees). Prior experience with an EMR/EHR system. Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per company policy; reliable transportation. Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms. Effective verbal and written communication in English. Ability to perform essential functions and physical requirements, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. Active Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Additional Requirements Provides reassurance on the phone to patients and families, assists in finding solutions, and coordinates in‑person visits when needed. Utilizes appropriate support/expert resources to resolve complex situations. Documents patient/family contact information in the EMR and communicates with the IDT. Completes initial and semi‑annual assessments for all services. Obtains physician orders and completes documentation per company policy. Acts as the company representative at assigned facilities, facilitating referrals to all service lines. Communicates frequently with IDT members and provides clinical communication in a timely manner using SBAR. Physical Demands The role requires the ability to see, hear, talk, walk, use hands, stand, sit, reach, lift, bend, balance, pull, push, stoop/crouch, kneel, and climb stairs. Compensation and Employment Conditions Pay Range: $61,860.66 – $96,657.28. Requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment and ongoing compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. All employees performing services for Florida affiliates undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer of employment and ongoing eligibility checks. Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (no weekend work). #J-18808-Ljbffr Chapters Health System