Hospice RN Case Manager - Compassionate Home Care Lead

Optum; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care. You will assess patients, partner with the interdisciplinary team, and develop care plans that meet individual needs.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating and maintaining care records, teaching patients and families, and participating in on-call coverage. Valid RN license and CPR are required; driver’s license and reliable transportation are also needed.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the states you are assigned to work.
• CPR certification is required.

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 and timeliness.
• 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)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care. You will assess patients, partner with the interdisciplinary team, and develop care plans that meet individual needs.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating and maintaining care records, teaching patients and families, and participating in on-call coverage. Valid RN license and CPR are required; driver’s license and reliable transportation are also needed.