Hospice Registered Nurse

Optum; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 38,944 - 69,541; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contributions

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Natchez, Mississippi is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager. The successful candidate will manage patient care, coordinate treatment plans, and evaluate clinical needs, while adhering to hospice policies. Candidates must possess an RN license and at least 1 year of nursing experience. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $28.27 to $50.48, along with comprehensive benefits including a sign-on bonus and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience required.
• Must hold a current CPR Certification.
• Reliable transportation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral.
• Coordinate and document patient care plans accurately.
• Collaborate daily with patients, families, and healthcare team.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient care

Communication

Education

Current unrestricted RN licensure

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Deaconess Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are offering a $5,000 sign‑on bonus to full‑time hires.

As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluate personal and professional performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the policies, procedures, goals and objectives of hospice to assure quality patient care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty‑eight (48) hours of referral
• Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re‑assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition
• Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care
• Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Current CPR Certification
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

MS: At least one‑year full‑time experience as an RN. However, three (3) years full‑time clinical experience in a healthcare setting as an LPN may be substituted for the one‑year full‑time experience as an RN.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.