Hospice RN Case Manager — Transform Patient Care

Optum; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Optum, as part of Heart of Hospice within the LHC Group family, seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver and evaluate the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will collaborate with professionals to implement strategies promoting physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being for those facing end-of-life.

The role requires current RN licensure, CPR, and strong communication and organizational skills, with preference for independent work and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle.
• Ability to function in diverse home settings.
• LA: 2+ years of full-time RN experience; hospice experience may substitute for RN requirement.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses at least every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
• Collaborates with patient/family, physician, and IDG members in providing daily care.
• Instructs patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice

Job description

Optum, as part of Heart of Hospice within the LHC Group family, seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver and evaluate the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will collaborate with professionals to implement strategies promoting physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being for those facing end-of-life.

The role requires current RN licensure, CPR, and strong communication and organizational skills, with preference for independent work and a compassionate approach.