What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Case Manager position at Big Bend Hospice?
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
Our culture is cultivated using the following values:
- 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
Are you ready to join the team?
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.
Your Main Duties and Responsibilities
(Includes but, not limited to)
- 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, other protected characteristic.