Hospice RN Case Manager - Per Diem, Home-Based Care

Optum; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, a part of LHC Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients in home settings. You will evaluate performance, adhere to policies, and support quality patient care.

Responsibilities include initial eligibility evaluation, assessing patient/family needs, coordinating care plans, and documenting progress with the IDG.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• 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 during visit within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies patient/family needs and reassesses as needed, no less than every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care with accurate clinical notes.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical experience

Driver's license

Job description

Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, a part of LHC Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients in home settings. You will evaluate performance, adhere to policies, and support quality patient care.

Responsibilities include initial eligibility evaluation, assessing patient/family needs, coordinating care plans, and documenting progress with the IDG.