Per Diem Hospice RN Case Manager — Impactful Care

Optum; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Heart of Hospice, part of the LHC Group within Optum, seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager in Gretna, LA to deliver compassionate hospice care. You will assess eligibility, develop and update the Plan of Care, and document patient progress in collaboration with the IDG.

The role requires an unrestricted RN license in Louisiana, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

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.
• LA: two years full-time RN experience required; LPN hospice experience may substitute.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Make initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs at least every 15 days.
• Initiate and coordinate the plan of care with accurate clinical notes.
• Document problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family response.
• Collaborate with patient/family, attending physician and IDG for daily care.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical experience

Driver's license

Job description

Heart of Hospice, part of the LHC Group within Optum, seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager in Gretna, LA to deliver compassionate hospice care. You will assess eligibility, develop and update the Plan of Care, and document patient progress in collaboration with the IDG.

The role requires an unrestricted RN license in Louisiana, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.