Hospice RN Case Manager: Caring, Collaborative Care

UnitedHealth Group; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

incentive and recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will develop and adjust care plans in collaboration with other professionals, applying nursing theory to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being for patients and families.

You’ll work with a care team to assess needs, implement strategies, and document progress, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care in all

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

CPR certification

Job description

Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will develop and adjust care plans in collaboration with other professionals, applying nursing theory to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being for patients and families.

You’ll work with a care team to assess needs, implement strategies, and document progress, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care in all