Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

UnitedHealth Group; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager in Jefferson City, Missouri. In this role, you will oversee the nursing care plan for hospice patients and work closely with various healthcare professionals to ensure quality care.

This full-time position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and benefits packages. Candidates need to have an RN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Must have current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required.
• Current CPR Certification and valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Assume nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care.
• Develop the patient's Plan of Care in collaboration with professionals.
• Document problems and patient/family response to care.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical experience

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Education

RN degree

Job description

Explore opportunities with Central Missouri 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 hiring for full-time and PRN nurses.

$5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs!

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

Required Qualifications:

• Current and 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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 $71,640 to $107,460 annually 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.