Hospice RN Case Manager — Compassionate Home Care

Jobtome; Morgantown (MS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives and recognition

Equity stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services to support patients in their own homes. We are seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care, assess patients, partner with the interdisciplinary team, and develop care plans that meet each patient’s needs.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, care-plan development, documentation, on-call coverage, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• 1+ years of nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so
• 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
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques
• Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Education

RN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services to support patients in their own homes. We are seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care, assess patients, partner with the interdisciplinary team, and develop care plans that meet each patient’s needs.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, care-plan development, documentation, on-call coverage, and education for patients and families.