Hospice RN Case Manager - Caring, Coordinated Care

Optum; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Stock purchase & 401k

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver and refine the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will collaborate with the care team to enhance physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being, and support families facing end-of-life challenges.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating eligibility, developing and coordinating care plans, documenting care, and guiding patient/family self-care.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Active driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; re-assesses every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family responses.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Job description

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver and refine the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will collaborate with the care team to enhance physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being, and support families facing end-of-life challenges.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating eligibility, developing and coordinating care plans, documenting care, and guiding patient/family self-care.