Hospice Registered Nurse - RN

Optum; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,200 - 107,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager in Crystal Lake, Illinois, responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care for hospice patients. You will develop and implement treatment plans through collaboration with families and professionals, ensuring quality of care.

The position requires a valid RN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of clinical experience. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. Attractive salary range is $60,200 to $107,400 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Ability to function in any home situation.
• Current driver's license and valid vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral.
• Identify and reassess patient's/family's needs every 15 days.
• Collaborate with patient's family and IDG daily.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-care techniques instruction

Education

Current and unrestricted RN licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Star 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.

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 evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You'll also develop the patient's Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.

We are now offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus!

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
• 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
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition

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 and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR Certification
• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Benefits

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 salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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