Hospice RN Case Manager: Care, Coordination & Growth

Optum; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an RN Case Manager for hospice care within the Mederi Caretender’s Hospice network, part of the Optum family. The role covers planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with clinicians and families, emphasizing compassionate, comprehensive end‑of‑life support.

The position requires an unrestricted RN license in the applicable state, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification (within 90 days preferred).

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

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

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an RN Case Manager for hospice care within the Mederi Caretender’s Hospice network, part of the Optum family. The role covers planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with clinicians and families, emphasizing compassionate, comprehensive end‑of‑life support.

The position requires an unrestricted RN license in the applicable state, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification (within 90 days preferred).