Hospice RN Case Manager — Caring, Coordinating & Growth

Optum; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Conemaugh Regional Hospice-Johnstown, part of the Optum family, seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients in the home setting. You will collaborate with the care team to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

This full-time role requires current RN licensure, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification (or within 90 days). You will evaluate needs every 15 days and coordinate care with physicians, family, and other professionals.

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.
• 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 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

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Conemaugh Regional Hospice-Johnstown, part of the Optum family, seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients in the home setting. You will collaborate with the care team to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

This full-time role requires current RN licensure, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification (or within 90 days). You will evaluate needs every 15 days and coordinate care with physicians, family, and other professionals.