Hospice RN - PRN

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

Explore opportunities with Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluate personal and professional performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice to assure quality patient care.

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 re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition
• 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

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 unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

State Specific Requirement:

• LA: a minimum two years full time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse

Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

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 benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k 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 $37.40 to $56.10 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.