Hospice RN Case Manager — Caring, Coordinating & Growing

Optum; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Optum's Heart of Hospice in Louisiana is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee the plan of care for hospice patients, collaborating with the IDG and physicians to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual well-being.

This full-time/PRN role requires an active RN license, 1+ year clinical experience, CPR, and reliable transportation; a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates. Join a caring, growing team.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work with patients and families facing end-of-life care.
• LA: 2+ years of RN experience; substitution rules for hospice experience with LPN may apply.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies patient/family needs and reassesses every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions and patient/family response.
• Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician and IDG in daily care.
• Instructs patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.

Skills

Clinical experience

CPR certification

RN licensure

Driver's license

Home health experience

Job description

Optum's Heart of Hospice in Louisiana is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee the plan of care for hospice patients, collaborating with the IDG and physicians to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual well-being.

This full-time/PRN role requires an active RN license, 1+ year clinical experience, CPR, and reliable transportation; a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates. Join a caring, growing team.