Hospice RN Case Manager — Lead Home-Based Care

Optum; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

Heart of Hospice, part of the LHC Group and within the Optum family, seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver hospice care at home and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will evaluate patients, coordinate care and ensure quality outcomes while supporting families facing end-of-life decisions. A valid RN license in Louisiana and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient’s/family’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses at least every 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 IDG members in providing daily care.
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition.
• Provide care in home settings regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Job description

Heart of Hospice, part of the LHC Group and within the Optum family, seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver hospice care at home and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will evaluate patients, coordinate care and ensure quality outcomes while supporting families facing end-of-life decisions. A valid RN license in Louisiana and reliable transportation are required.