Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager - Home-Based Care

Optum; Athens (LA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care by assessing patients, partnering with the interdisciplinary team, and developing plans that meet each patient’s needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation of progress, family education, on-call coverage, and ongoing communication with the care team to ensure timely, personalized care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, state-specific to assigned work location
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques
• Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care by assessing patients, partnering with the interdisciplinary team, and developing plans that meet each patient’s needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation of progress, family education, on-call coverage, and ongoing communication with the care team to ensure timely, personalized care.