Hospice RN Case Manager — Compassionate Home Care Leader

UnitedHealth Group; Burlington (NC); 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 care team, and develop care plans that fit each patient’s needs.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals when needed, maintaining care progress records, and educating patients and families. On-call duties and ongoing collaboration with the clinical manager are required.

Qualifications

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

Skills

RN license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Nursing experience

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 care team, and develop care plans that fit each patient’s needs.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals when needed, maintaining care progress records, and educating patients and families. On-call duties and ongoing collaboration with the clinical manager are required.