Hospice RN Case Manager - At-Home Care

Optum; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum hospice team in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients in their homes, collaborating with the care team to promote comfort and quality of life. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate patient-centered care across multiple disciplines.

You will perform initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral, coordinate plans, and document patient responses while ensuring culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Driver's license and access to dependable transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; reassesses every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family response.
• Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician and IDG daily.
• Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes.
• Provides care in home settings regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

RN licensure in state of practice

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum hospice team in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients in their homes, collaborating with the care team to promote comfort and quality of life. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate patient-centered care across multiple disciplines.

You will perform initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral, coordinate plans, and document patient responses while ensuring culturally sensitive care.