RN Hospice Case Manager
About the role
This position is based in Sebring, FL and requires daily travel within Highlands and/or Hardee County. It is full-time, Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm with participation in the on-call rotation.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Monday–Friday, flex schedule, no weekends
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A supportive, team-oriented environment
Salary
Salary Range: $80,000–$85,000 annually, with additional bonus opportunities. Final compensation may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package – choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
- Paid Time Off – generous PTO to support personal time and well-being
- Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
- Wellness Rewards – earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities (spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, and more)
- Mental Health Support – access up to five free counseling sessions per year through our Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a competitive company match
- Family Support – infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
- Fleet Vehicle Program (restrictions apply) plus mileage reimbursement
Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Role of the RN Case Manager
As a Hospice Case Manager, you will provide, coordinate, and direct hospice nursing and palliative care to terminally ill patients in their home or wherever they call home. You will closely collaborate with the attending physician, patients and their families, and other members of the care team to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high-quality end-of-life care for adult patients.
Nuts & Bolts of the Job
- Work Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm with a potential weekday on-call and holiday coverage schedule
- Case manage 15–18 patients
- Attend Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and contribute to team huddle calls
- Receive daily patient updates
- Provide case management including assigning aide visits, coordinating care with social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and the bereavement team
- Develop and nurture relationships with facility staff and community leaders
Technology Use
- HCHB – proprietary real-time database
- Optum Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access
- iPrescribe – medication management efficiencies
- Forcura – document management system
- Medline – supply ordering system
- TalentEDGE – Amedisys’ premier learning center
- EBSCO – Nursing Resource Center for CEUs
- Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking
- Outlook integrated with Teams and Yammer
Orientation, Onboarding & Training
Orientation for an RN averages 3–4 weeks and is individualized to your needs and experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care
- Make referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or document rationale for not doing so
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records with accuracy and timeliness according to care center policies
- Record pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques
- Regularly communicate with clinical manager and care team
- Perform on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state(s) where you will work
- Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience in an acute healthcare setting
- Current CPR certification
Preferred:
- Hospice or home health experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems