Hospice RN Case Manager - Part Time

Optum; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 58,800 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse Case Manager for Hospice in Norristown, Montgomery County. This role involves full nursing responsibility, including developing and implementing patient care plans collaboratively with families. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and compassion for patients facing end-of-life challenges.

Applicants are required to hold a valid RN license in the state of practice and have clinical experience. A vehicle for travel and good communication skills are preferred. Attractive compensation benefits will be offered based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required.
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice essential.
• Ability to navigate home situations regarding diverse client backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nursing evaluation for hospice services.
• Develop patient care plan in collaboration with the family.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes on patient condition.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current and unrestricted RN licensure

Current CPR Certification

Tools

Vehicle for travel

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.