Hospice RN Case Manager - Per Diem, Home Care

Optum; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver and oversee Hospice plans of care in the home setting. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient‑centered care and ongoing performance improvement.

Responsibilities include initial eligibility evaluation within 48 hours, ongoing reassessment, care coordination, thorough documentation, and collaboration with the patient/family, physician, and IDG.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or able to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies patient/family needs and re-assesses at least every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care with accurate clinical notes.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions, and responses to care.
• Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician, and IDG for daily care.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical experience

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

CPR certification

Job description

Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver and oversee Hospice plans of care in the home setting. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient‑centered care and ongoing performance improvement.

Responsibilities include initial eligibility evaluation within 48 hours, ongoing reassessment, care coordination, thorough documentation, and collaboration with the patient/family, physician, and IDG.