Home-Based Hospice RN Case Manager

UnitedHealth Group; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Heart of Hospice, part of LHC Group, is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients at home. You will evaluate performance, collaborate with professionals, and implement care plans focused on physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Primary responsibilities include initial evaluation within 48 hours, ongoing reassessments, plan of care initiation, documentation, and teamwork with the IDG. CPR may be required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is preferred or required within 90 days of hire.
• Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral to determine eligibility for hospice services.
• Identifies physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and reassesses at least every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care, documents goals, interventions and responses.
• Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician and IDG members for daily care.
• Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes of patient condition.
• Demonstrates ability to work in diverse home settings regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

CPR

Driving

Education

RN Licensure (state)

Job description

Heart of Hospice, part of LHC Group, is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients at home. You will evaluate performance, collaborate with professionals, and implement care plans focused on physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Primary responsibilities include initial evaluation within 48 hours, ongoing reassessments, plan of care initiation, documentation, and teamwork with the IDG. CPR may be required within 90 days of hire.