RN Hospice Case Manager (North Miami-Dade County)

Amedisys, Inc. Hialeah, FL, US

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$80,000 - $85,000 / year

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Overview

RN Field Case Manager – Hospice (North Miami-Dade County)

Amedisys Hospice Care

This position is based in Hialeah, FL and requires daily travel throughout North Miami-Dade County. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with participation in an on-call rotation.

Requirement:

Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members in both languages.

At Amedisys, we go above and beyond—not only for our patients but for each other. Compassion, collaboration, and commitment are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Monday–Friday flex schedule, no weekends
Opportunities for professional growth
A supportive, team-oriented environment

Salary Range:

$80,000–$85,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities. Final compensation may vary based on experience and skills.

Benefits That Matter

Full Benefits Package – Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
Generous PTO – support your 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. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more*
Mental Health Support – Up to five free counseling sessions per year
401(k) Retirement Plan – With a competitive company match
Family Support – Including infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
Fleet Vehicle Program – Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement
And More – Additional perks to support your health, happiness, and career growth

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Technology Used

Hospice RN Case Managers utilize and leverage:

• HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database

• Enclara Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access

• IPrescribe – Efficiencies with medication management

• 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 added to Teams, Chat, Yammer

Orientation, Onboarding & Training

You will then continue your on-boarding working directly with nurses in our program. On average our orientation for an RN is 7-9 weeks, however is individualized according to your needs and experience.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so.
Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques.
Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team.
Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Current RN license in the state(s) where you will work
Minimum 1 year of strong 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

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team—and be part of something truly meaningful.

👉https://www.amedisys.com/careers/

This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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