Hospice RN Case Manager - Home-Based Care

Optum; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team in Leominster, MA.

Responsibilities include initial nursing assessments, planning and updating care, communicating progress, educating families, making referrals, on-call duties, and contributing to a supportive, growth-focused work environment with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions
• Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• 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
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team in Leominster, MA.

Responsibilities include initial nursing assessments, planning and updating care, communicating progress, educating families, making referrals, on-call duties, and contributing to a supportive, growth-focused work environment with