Hospice RN - Petersburg, WV - PRN

Optum; Petersburg (WV); On-site; USD 47,458 - 71,153; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager in Petersburg, West Virginia, to manage hospice patients' care. This PRN position involves home visits and requires full nursing responsibility for hospice care delivery.

Key responsibilities include initial nursing evaluations, need assessments, and care plan documentation. The role demands current RN licensure, and previous clinical experience is preferred. Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, are available.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle.
• 1+ years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral.
• Identify patient's needs and re-assess every 15 days.
• Coordinate and document the plan of care.
• Collaborate with patient/family and healthcare team.

Skills

Nursing evaluation

Patient care

Documentation

Self-care techniques

Collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Job description

About the Role

Explore opportunities with Grant Memorial Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, 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. Find a home for your career here. 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. Continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You’ll also develop the patient’s Plan of Care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well‑being. It is essential to be familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.

Position Details

• PRN/Inconsistent position doing home visits for hospice care.
• Business hours are Mon‑Fri, 8 AM‑4:30 PM. Evening/Weekend hours available for on‑call.
• Agency covers a 50‑mile radius. Candidates must be able to see patients within this area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during the visit within forty‑eight (48) hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient’s/family’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re‑assesses 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 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.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Benefits and Compensation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $34.45 to $51.65 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.