Hospice RN Case Manager - Full Time

IntelliResume; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to assume full nursing responsibility for the Plan of Care and continuously evaluate performance with a team of professionals.

This full-time role involves initial evaluations, coordinating care plans, and documenting patient responses to hospice care, with collaboration across the IDG and family education where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make the initial nursing evaluation to determine eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral.
• Identify the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, reassessing no less than every 15 days.
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care.
• Document problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family responses to hospice care.
• Collaborate with the patient/family, attending physician, and other members of the IDG in providing daily care.
• Instruct and supervise the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Hospice care

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

About This Role

As the Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient, continuously evaluating performance and collaborating with other professionals to implement treatment strategies that promote well-being.

Highlights

• Pay: $83,580 - $125,370 annually


• Location: Houston, TX


• Brand/Division: Optum


• Schedule: Full Time

What You'll Do

• Make the initial nursing evaluation to determine eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral.


• Identify the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, reassessing no less than every 15 days.


• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care.


• Document problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family responses to hospice care.


• Collaborate with the patient/family, attending physician, and other members of the IDG in providing daily care.


• Instruct and supervise the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.


• Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.

Requirements

Education:

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice

Experience:

• 1+ years of clinical experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation


• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package


• Incentive and recognition programs


• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Their mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. They are dedicated to addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes.