Location & Practice Overview

This field-based hospice RN case management position serves patients throughout a designated Fort Lauderdale, Florida, territory. Care is delivered in private residences and healthcare facilities, with patient assignments organized by ZIP code to support coordinated coverage across the service area.

Practice Setting Field-based hospice care delivered in private homes and healthcare facilities
Geographic Territory Designated ZIP-code team territory in the Fort Lauderdale area
Care Model Physician-directed interdisciplinary hospice team coordination
Documentation System HomeCare HomeBase electronic medical record platform

Responsibilities

  • Perform age-specific physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments and recognize changes that require physician notification or interdisciplinary input.
  • Create, implement, and update individualized plans of care together with the patient, family, attending physician, and Interdisciplinary Team.
  • Administer medications, monitor clinical responses, and address pain and other symptoms consistent with the established hospice plan.
  • Direct and evaluate the work of LPNs and Home Health Aides through biweekly supervisory reviews and periodic on-site visits.
  • Complete timely clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, and care coordination in the designated electronic record system while meeting weekly productivity targets.
  • Support families after a patient’s death and coordinate appropriate follow-up activities with the Interdisciplinary Team.

The RN functions as the primary nursing contact for assigned hospice patients, maintaining continuity of comfort-focused care as conditions and family needs evolve.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold an active Florida Registered Nurse license, have at least one year of RN experience, and demonstrate previous hospice nursing experience in both home-based and facility settings.

Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school
Licensure
Active, unencumbered Florida Registered Nurse license
Experience
Minimum 1 year of RN experience plus previous hospice nursing experience in both home and facility settings
Certifications
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Transportation
Valid Florida driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for daily field visits

Compensation & Benefits

This 13-week contract assignment offers an hourly compensation structure, with the rate determined within the advertised range according to the candidate’s experience.

  • Hourly compensation of $45–$48, depending on experience.
  • Defined 13-week temporary contract assignment.
  • Full-time weekday daytime work schedule.

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time, 13-week temporary contract
Standard Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours weekly)
Weekend Coverage 1–2 weekend shifts may be scheduled as needed, with corresponding weekday time off
Work Setting Field-based patient visits in private homes and healthcare facilities
Start Requirement Must be prepared to begin by November 16, 2026

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The assignment focuses on terminally ill patients receiving hospice services, together with their families and caregivers, across both residential and facility environments.

Patient Group Terminally ill individuals and their families
Typical Caseload Approximately 17–20 patients
Care Environments Private residences and healthcare facilities
Clinical Context Comfort-focused end-of-life care within the hospice philosophy

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on comfort-oriented hospice nursing that addresses the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients with terminal illness.

Symptom and Pain Management Continuous assessment and intervention to maintain patient comfort
Individualized Hospice Planning Care plans aligned with clinical status, family goals, and hospice principles
Caregiver Instruction Guidance on symptom recognition, medication administration, and supportive techniques
Team-Based Care Integration Alignment of nursing services with physician, social-work, and spiritual-counselor input

Role Highlights

This hospice RN case management assignment combines independent field-based patient coordination with ongoing collaboration across an interdisciplinary care team. The position covers a defined Fort Lauderdale territory and includes both home-based and facility-based hospice services, with established caseload and weekly productivity expectations.

  • Primary nursing case management for an assigned caseload of approximately 17–20 hospice patients.
  • Combined home and facility patient visits across a designated Fort Lauderdale-area ZIP-code territory.
  • Clinical documentation and care coordination using the HomeCare HomeBase electronic medical record system.
  • Weekly productivity requirements of 25 points and at least 20 patient visits.
  • Interdisciplinary coordination involving physicians, nursing staff, LPNs, Home Health Aides, patients, and family caregivers.

About Pro Med Healthcare Services

Pro Med Healthcare Services is a Florida-based healthcare staffing organization established in 1998. The company supplies per diem, contract, temp-to-hire, and permanent placement professionals to home healthcare, hospice, skilled nursing, and acute-care settings. It is Joint Commission-certified and holds the Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing services. Corporate headquarters are located in Winter Haven, with additional staffing and home-care offices in West Palm Beach.

Organization Type Healthcare staffing and home-care services provider
Year Founded 1998
Accreditation Joint Commission-certified with Gold Seal of Approval
Service Lines Staffing solutions, concierge home care, and on-site clinics
Primary Offices Winter Haven and West Palm Beach, Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

Must candidates have hospice experience in both home and facility settings?
Yes. The posting requires previous hospice nursing experience in both patient-home and facility environments; experience limited to only one of those settings does not satisfy the requirement.
Which electronic medical record system is used?
Clinical documentation and related workflows are completed in the HomeCare HomeBase system.
How is weekly productivity measured?
The assignment requires a minimum of 25 productivity points and at least 20 patient visits each week.
Does the contract include health insurance or paid time off?
The vacancy does not confirm details on health, dental, or vision coverage, retirement contributions, or paid time off. Candidates should verify any available benefits directly with the employer.
What supervisory responsibilities are included?
The RN Case Manager directs LPNs and Home Health Aides, performs required biweekly Home Health Aide evaluations, and conducts periodic on-site supervisory visits.
Is a personal vehicle required?
Yes. A reliable personal vehicle, valid Florida driver’s license, and current automobile insurance are mandatory for daily field-based visits.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pro Med Healthcare Services is recruiting a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a field-based assignment serving patients across residential and healthcare facility settings. This hospice nursing position focuses on coordinating end-of-life care within an interdisciplinary service model, with clinical coverage organized around designated ZIP-code territories. Unlike facility-only nursing assignments, this role involves managing patient care across multiple locations while maintaining continuity between home-based services, facility teams, and family caregivers. The position also incorporates clinical oversight of LPNs and Home Health Aides as part of the broader hospice care delivery process. Its combination of community-based hospice services and structured case management makes this opportunity relevant to registered nurses pursuing specialized hospice nursing careers in the Fort Lauderdale area.

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