Hospice RN Case Manager — Caring, Collaborative Care

Optum; Converse (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

CHRISTUS VNA Hospice, part of LHC Group within Optum, is seeking an RN Case Manager to deliver compassionate hospice care and develop individualized Plans of Care.

You will perform the initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral, identify and reassess patient needs, coordinate care with the interprofessional team, and document progress while educating families in self-care. A current RN license and reliable transportation are required; salary ranges from $75,624 to $97,288 annually.

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.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient’s/family’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and reassesses as needed, not less than every 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 IDG members 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.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

CHRISTUS VNA Hospice, part of LHC Group within Optum, is seeking an RN Case Manager to deliver compassionate hospice care and develop individualized Plans of Care.

You will perform the initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral, identify and reassess patient needs, coordinate care with the interprofessional team, and document progress while educating families in self-care. A current RN license and reliable transportation are required; salary ranges from $75,624 to $97,288 annually.