Hospice RN Case Manager - Caring, Coordinated Care + Equity

Optum; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 75,620 - 113,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Alabama Hospice Care of Tuscaloosa, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to lead the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will collaborate with the IDG and other professionals to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Responsibilities include initial eligibility assessments within 48 hours, developing and coordinating care plans, documenting progress, and supporting patients and families in diverse home settings.

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 in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no 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 daily patient and family care.
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
• Function in diverse home situations regardless of demographics.

Skills

RN licensure

Home health care

Patient assessment

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Alabama Hospice Care of Tuscaloosa, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to lead the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will collaborate with the IDG and other professionals to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Responsibilities include initial eligibility assessments within 48 hours, developing and coordinating care plans, documenting progress, and supporting patients and families in diverse home settings.