Hospice RN Case Manager — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Optum; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care by assessing patients, partnering with the interdisciplinary care team, and developing plans that meet each patient’s needs. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, referrals when needed, and detailed progress documentation, while teaching patients and families care techniques and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of nursing experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques
• Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Current RN license

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Education

RN license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care by assessing patients, partnering with the interdisciplinary care team, and developing plans that meet each patient’s needs. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, referrals when needed, and detailed progress documentation, while teaching patients and families care techniques and ensuring timely