Hospice RN Case Manager - Part Time

Optum; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 58,800 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

Optum is looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, to provide critical hospice care. In this part-time role, you will develop and manage patient care plans, making evaluations and administering support as needed. We seek an experienced RN with excellent clinical skills who can work independently.

The position involves patient assessment and collaboration with families to ensure quality end-of-life care.

We offer flexibility, a supportive work environment, and competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience required.
• Ability to function independently in diverse situations.

Responsibilities

• Make initial nursing evaluations and determine hospice eligibility.
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care.
• Document patient responses to treatment and care.

Skills

Clinical experience

RN licensure

CPR Certification

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Explore opportunities with Patient Care Hospice a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Registered Nurse Case Manager in Hospice, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You'll also develop the patient's Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.

Part-Time (20 hours/week including Friday's | 2-3 days/week)

Primary 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

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

EEO & Equal Opportunity

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone – of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income – deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Benefits and Compensation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range fro $58,800 to $105,000 annual based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.