RN Case Manager; Nassau County​/Home Care

RN Case Manager

The RN Case Manager is responsible for planning and managing the nursing care of an assigned caseload of patients in home or long-term care settings. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager ensures that patient- and family-directed goals are achieved using a holistic, patient-centered approach. The role includes providing education, facilitating communication, and coordinating care across various sites.

Flexibility in work location across care settings is required.

Essential Functions

• Assess and identify patient and family goals and needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Participate in team meetings and ethical discussions.
• Educate patients and caregivers about disease progression, medications, nutrition, and hospice philosophy.
• Coordinate timely and effective responses to changing or urgent patient needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
• Support and educate team members, patients, families, and the broader community.
• Participate in internal quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings in the absence of the manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Effective verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of hospice and palliative nursing principles.
• Cultural competence and ethical decision-making in care delivery.
• Ability to set professional boundaries and resolve team conflicts.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment abilities.
• Proficient in time management, organization, and accountability.
• Knowledge of infection control and standard precautions.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Preferred:
  One year of experience in a hospital medical-surgical or oncology setting.
• Acceptable alternative:
  Five years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience within the past five years, including one year of hospital medical-surgical or oncology experience

License / Certification

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance for communicable diseases.
• Up-to-date immunizations (e.g., TB, Hepatitis, Flu).
• Ability to work extended and irregular hours as needed.
• Ongoing participation in professional development and continuing education.

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