<p>A per diem Registered Nurse Case Manager opportunity is open with a hospice program operating under a nationally recognized post-acute care network in Melbourne, Florida. This field-based role places an experienced RN at the center of end-of-life care delivery — owning the full Plan of Care for each patient from initial eligibility evaluation through ongoing interdisciplinary coordination. Melbourne's coastal Brevard County setting offers an exceptional quality of life alongside a clinically meaningful caseload for nurses who are drawn to the depth and autonomy of hospice practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $28.94 – $51.63, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Per diem (PRN) employment structure offering scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available subject to eligibility requirements</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan available to eligible team members</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution for eligible employees</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem RN Case Manager role with full nursing accountability for each patient's Plan of Care from admission through ongoing management</li> <li>Initial eligibility evaluations completed within 48 hours of referral — a defined, time-sensitive clinical responsibility</li> <li>Reassessment of patient and family physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs conducted no less than every 15 days</li> <li>Daily collaboration with patients, families, attending physicians, and the full Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to coordinate and refine care</li> <li>Clinician-driven documentation: problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family response to care are maintained in accurate, ongoing clinical notes</li> <li>Supported by a national post-acute care infrastructure with established hospice policies, procedures, and quality standards</li> <li>Culture centered on meaningful patient and family connection, with organizational emphasis on professional development and advancement pathways</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Florida (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience</li> <li>Current CPR certification</li> <li>Valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable personal transportation (or access to public transportation) — this is a field-based, home-visit role</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Melbourne sits along Florida's Space Coast in Brevard County, offering year-round warm weather, Atlantic Ocean beaches, and a lower cost of living than South Florida or the Orlando metro. The area is home to strong public and private school options, a growing healthcare and technology sector anchored by the aerospace industry, and easy access to both Orlando's international airport and the natural recreation of the Indian River Lagoon. For nurses seeking a coastal Florida lifestyle without the congestion of a major urban center, Melbourne is a compelling base.</p>