Hospice RN Case Manager — Compassionate Home Care

UnitedHealth Group; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse in Florida to assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team.

You will perform initial assessments, develop and maintain care records, communicate progress to managers and physicians, and provide on-call coverage as needed. A valid RN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid for the state(s) you are assigned to.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing experience

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse in Florida to assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team.

You will perform initial assessments, develop and maintain care records, communicate progress to managers and physicians, and provide on-call coverage as needed. A valid RN license and CPR are required.