Hospice RN - Tulsa, OK - Full Time

Optum; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Hospice, a part of the Optum family, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver in-home hospice care in Tulsa, OK. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, and coordinate with the IDG to promote comfort and quality of life.

The role requires an Oklahoma RN license, a valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation. Standard hours are Monday–Friday with on-call for evenings and weekends; travel within a 60-mile radius is expected.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in Oklahoma.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable vehicle.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Make the initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assess at least every 15 days.
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care with other professionals.
• Document problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family responses.
• Collaborate with patient/family, attending physician and IDG for daily care.

Skills

RN licensure

Driving

CPR

In-home care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Hospice RN - Tulsa, OK - Full Time (2395285)

Hospice RN - Tulsa, OK - Full Time - 2395285

Explore opportunities with Grace 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 ofCaring. 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. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.

• Full-time position providing in-home visits for hospice patients.


• Current Oklahoma RN certification is required.


• Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.


• Oncall rotation for evening/weekends as needed.


• Travel required within a 60-mile service radius to provide 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


• 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

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 salary for this role will range from $75,620 to $113,430 annually 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.

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