Hospice RN Case Manager - Compassionate, Collaborative Care

Optum; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks an RN Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will evaluate performance, collaborate with professionals, and implement strategies promoting physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being while addressing end-of-life needs.

The role emphasizes creating individualized care plans, coordinating with the care team, and supporting families in challenging circumstances within patients' homes.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and reassesses as needed, at least every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
• Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician and IDG in daily care.
• Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
• Function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Job description

Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks an RN Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will evaluate performance, collaborate with professionals, and implement strategies promoting physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being while addressing end-of-life needs.

The role emphasizes creating individualized care plans, coordinating with the care team, and supporting families in challenging circumstances within patients' homes.