Hospice RN Case Manager: Compassionate, Independent Impact

UnitedHealth Group; Caldwell (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group invites qualified candidates to join Idaho Home Health and Hospice of Treasure Valley, part of the Optum family, as a Registered Nurse Case Manager. You will deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients and collaborate with a team to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Responsibilities include initial evaluation within 48 hours, care coordination, and ongoing reassessment. Requirements: RN license, CPR, driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient’s/family’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
• Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

RN licensure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group invites qualified candidates to join Idaho Home Health and Hospice of Treasure Valley, part of the Optum family, as a Registered Nurse Case Manager. You will deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients and collaborate with a team to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Responsibilities include initial evaluation within 48 hours, care coordination, and ongoing reassessment. Requirements: RN license, CPR, driver’s license.