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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

RN Hospice Case Manager

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join our dedicated hospice team in the north east Broward County area. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional, patient-centered care while guiding families through one of life’s most meaningful journeys on the following schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a weekend requirement.

Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has been honored to serve families across Palm Beach and Broward counties with compassionate, community-based care. Formed from the legacy of Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County, we continue to provide comfort, dignity, and peace to those facing advanced illness.

What You'll Do

As an RN Case Manager, you will play a vital role in coordinating care and supporting patients and families throughout their hospice journey. You will:

  • Serve as a key advocate for patients and families, ensuring their needs are recognized and addressed
  • Coordinate comprehensive care under the direction of the primary physician and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
  • Develop and implement individualized plans of care as part of the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group)
  • Use your clinical expertise to monitor patient conditions, provide interventions, and deliver education that enhances comfort and quality of life
  • Address concerns promptly and thoughtfully to ensure a high level of satisfaction and trust

Why Join Empath Health?

  • Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
  • Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
  • Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
  • Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
  • Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

  • Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.
  • BSN preferred
  • Hospice certification preferred.
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification.

One year in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing or Hospice nursing preferred.

Understanding of and ability to apply characteristics of Hospice Nursing: case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, teaching skills, thanatology skills and needs

  • Basic computer skills and EMR software experience a plus.
  • Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws.

It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability.

Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health.

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Key Responsibilities

The RN Case Manager coordinates comprehensive, patient-centered hospice care while serving as a key advocate for patients and their families. They develop individualized care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and monitor patient conditions to ensure comfort and quality of life.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Florida with current Basic Life Support certification. At least one year of experience in public health, home nursing, oncology, medical/surgical, geriatric, or hospice nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient advocacyCare coordinationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical assessmentPatient educationElectronic medical records

Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN Hospice Case Manager at Empath Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Case Manager — ranked against 2,789 active Nurse Case Manager listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Empath Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Retirement with company match
Wellness programs
5+ weeks PTO
CEU support
Tuition reimbursement

Living in Fort Lauderdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$650k
Typical market rent
$2,736/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.