RN Case Manager - South Tampa

This position is Monday - Friday, daytime hours. The coverage area includes North Hillsborough County/ South Tampa. This individual will see hospice patients in their homes, ALFs and LTC facilities.

Empath Health is currently seeking an RN Case Manager to join our team.

The RN Case Manager uses the nursing processes and nurse case management strategies to coordinate care and provide nursing services for hospice patients and their families in private homes, assisted living facilities and long term care communities

Primary tasks, duties, and responsibilities:
* Promotes and practices the Hospice mission and core values and follows all policies and procedures of Empath Health.
* Under the direction of a licensed physician, manages discomfort and provides symptom relief using specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.
* Provides initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
* In collaboration with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG); develops implements and updates the individualized plan of care, initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative procedures and initiates referrals to other services; requests complimentary services, as needed.
* Educates patient/resident, family and caregivers regarding disease process and decline, palliative interventions care giving, dying process and safety practices.
* Daily adherence to the customer service acknowledgement processes for facility
* Supervises LPN's and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to
* Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries in relationships with patient/family/caregiver.
* Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient's eligibility.
* Completes "point of service" documentation within the electronic medical
* Reviews and updates the hospice care plan, physician's orders, medication reconciliation (MAR)/ Pharmacy profile and other records to ensure patient / family needs are met.
* Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Florida Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Practice of Hospice Nursing as well as legal, regulatory requirements.
* Ability to work within complex family relationships and

Educational/Professional:
* Graduate of approved nursing program and current unrestricted Florida RN license.
* Valid and current CPR certification required.
* Minimum one year experience in an acute-care Hospital environment providing direct patient care; previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.
* CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within three years of employment.
* BSN or MSN preferred.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!