Hospice RN Case Manager-Lafayette

UnitedHealth Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

IntelliResume is seeking a Hospice RN Case Manager in Lafayette, LA. You will take full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each patient, collaborating with professionals to promote overall well-being.

Applicants must have current RN licensure, a minimum of 2 years RN experience, and CPR certification. The position offers a full-time schedule with a salary range of $60,200 - $107,400 annually.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 2+ years of full-time experience working as an RN, or equivalent clinical experience in hospice care.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Make initial nursing evaluation to determine eligibility for hospice services.
• Identify and reassess patient's/family's needs every 15 days.
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care.
• Document goals and patient responses to hospice care.
• Collaborate with the care team for daily patient care.
• Instruct patient/family in self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes on patient condition.

Skills

Nursing evaluation

Patient care coordination

Clinical documentation

Self-care instruction

Education

Current RN licensure

Job description

About This Role

As a Hospice RN Case Manager, you will take full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient, collaborating with other professionals to implement treatment strategies that promote overall well‑being.

Highlights

• Pay: $60,200 - $107,400 annually
• Location: Lafayette, LA
• 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

• 2+ years of full‑time experience working as an RN, or two years of full‑time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.