Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager

Optum; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to lead the Plan of Care for hospice patients and collaborate with the care team to ensure compassionate, evidence-based nursing care across settings.

You will evaluate eligibility within 48 hours, develop and implement care plans, and document patient progress while coordinating with physicians and the inter-disciplinary group to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or use of public transportation.
• Preferred: 1+ years of clinical hospice/healthcare experience.
• Preferred: CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Make the initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Identify patient/family needs and re-assess at least every 15 days.
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care with the IDG.
• Document problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family responses.
• Collaborate with patient/family, attending physician, and IDG daily.
• Instruct and supervise patient/family in self-care when appropriate.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Transportation access

Job description

Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to lead the Plan of Care for hospice patients and collaborate with the care team to ensure compassionate, evidence-based nursing care across settings.

You will evaluate eligibility within 48 hours, develop and implement care plans, and document patient progress while coordinating with physicians and the inter-disciplinary group to support patients and families.