Hospice RN - Martinsville, VA

Optum; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 58,800 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Optum is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients. You will evaluate performance and collaborate with the IDG to implement treatment strategies supporting physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

The position requires a current RN license in the state, CPR certification, and at least one year of clinical nursing experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are also needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the applicable state.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work with diverse patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral.
• Identify patient/family needs and reassess every 15 days.
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care.
• Document patient progress and care interventions.
• Collaborate with IDG to provide daily patient care.
• Instruct families in self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Clinical nursing experience

Education

RN licensure (state)

Job description

Overview

$5000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates. Explore opportunities with Commonwealth Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. 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. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. You will continuously evaluate personal and professional performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You will develop the patient\'s Plan of Care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Familiarity with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.

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 reassesses 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 Interdisciplinary Group (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.

State Specific Requirements

• VA: Experience with terminally ill required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility). The salary for this role ranges from $58,800 to $105,000 based on full-time employment. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.

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