<p>A hospice-focused home health organization operating under a nationally recognized post-acute care network is recruiting a Per Diem (PRN) Registered Nurse Case Manager for its hospice division in Melbourne, Florida. This field-based role places an experienced RN at the center of end-of-life care coordination — owning the full Plan of Care for each patient from initial eligibility evaluation through ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration. The per diem structure offers scheduling flexibility while connecting you to a large, mission-driven organization with meaningful professional development pathways.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $37.40 – $56.10, determined by local labor market, education, work experience, and certifications</li> <li>Per diem (PRN) employment type with flexible scheduling</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase plan</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Access to professional development and pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem RN Case Manager role with full nursing accountability for each patient's hospice Plan of Care</li> <li>Conducts initial nursing eligibility evaluations within 48 hours of referral</li> <li>Performs comprehensive assessment of patient and family physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; reassesses no less than every 15 days</li> <li>Initiates, coordinates, and maintains the individualized Plan of Care with accurate, relevant clinical documentation throughout the episode</li> <li>Documents patient problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family responses to hospice care</li> <li>Collaborates daily with patients, families, attending physicians, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)</li> <li>Field-based, community-facing role requiring reliable personal transportation or access to public transit</li> <li>Operates within a nationally scaled post-acute care network with established hospice protocols and quality standards</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Florida</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience</li> <li>Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance with access to a dependable vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Melbourne is a coastal city on Florida's Space Coast, situated along the Indian River Lagoon with direct access to Atlantic Ocean beaches, year-round warm weather, and a strong outdoor recreation culture including boating, fishing, surfing, and nature preserves. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to South Florida metros, well-regarded public and private schools, and proximity to Orlando — approximately 60 miles to the northwest — for major airport access, cultural amenities, and entertainment. Melbourne's growing healthcare corridor and tight-knit community make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking a high quality of life alongside meaningful patient care work.</p>