Hospice RN-Weekend-PRN

UnitedHealth Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare organization seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager in Baton Rouge, LA. You will oversee the care plan for hospice patients, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure quality of care. Qualified candidates will hold a valid RN license and have a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $58,800 to $105,000 annually, including comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN licensure in Louisiana.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience required.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessment for hospice eligibility.
• Coordinate and document the patient's care plan.
• Collaborate daily with the healthcare team for patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current and unrestricted RN licensure

2+ years of full-time RN experience

Job description

Explore opportunities with Heart of Hospice, LLC, 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. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Make the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty‑eight (48) hours of referral
• Identify the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re‑assess as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care
• Document problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care
• Collaborate with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily
• Instruct and supervise the patient/family in self‑care techniques when appropriate
• Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition

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
• 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:

• LA:
  • 2+ years of 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 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, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as 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 salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.