Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager | Home-Based Care

UnitedHealth Group; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Stock purchase / Incentive programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to join a team delivering compassionate, patient-centered hospice care at home. You will assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role involves on-call responsibilities and requires current RN licensure in the state(s) of assignment, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions
• Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• 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
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to join a team delivering compassionate, patient-centered hospice care at home. You will assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role involves on-call responsibilities and requires current RN licensure in the state(s) of assignment, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.