Hospice RN Case Manager: Compassionate, Collaborative Care

Optum; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to assume full nursing responsibility for delivering the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will evaluate performance, collaborate on treatment strategies, and support families in end-of-life care with a focus on physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Primary responsibilities include conducting initial eligibility assessments within 48 hours, coordinating care plans, documenting progress, and

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.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-evaluates at least every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care; documents goals, interventions and patient/family response.
• Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician and IDG to provide daily care.
• Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes on patient condition.

Education

RN licensure (State of practice)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to assume full nursing responsibility for delivering the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will evaluate performance, collaborate on treatment strategies, and support families in end-of-life care with a focus on physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Primary responsibilities include conducting initial eligibility assessments within 48 hours, coordinating care plans, documenting progress, and