Registered Nurse - Hospice

Optum; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 60,200 - 107,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager in Cordova, Tennessee. In this role, you'll take full nursing responsibility for hospice patient care, developing and implementing treatment strategies to promote patient well-being. Required qualifications include a valid RN licensure and a driver’s license with vehicle access. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,200 to $107,400 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Tennessee.
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to assess and document patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing evaluations for hospice services.
• Develop and coordinate the plan of care.
• Document patient responses and progress.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient care

Communication

Education

Current and unrestricted RN licensure

Job description

Overview

Explore opportunities with Baptist Trinity 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.

Role Summary

As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. You will continuously evaluate performance, make changes to increase productivity and quality of care, develop patient plans in collaboration with other professionals, and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well‑being.

Primary Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during a 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

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

Compensation 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 $60,200 to $107,400 annually 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.