RN Case Manager- Hospice

Optum; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k and stock purchase program

Job summary

Heart of Hospice, part of the LHC Group and aligned with Optum, seeks an RN to provide compassionate hospice care in Baton Rouge, LA. The nurse will conduct the initial evaluation within 48 hours of referral and lead care planning for each patient.

Responsibilities include assessing physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, coordinating with the IDG, and teaching families self-care techniques. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the practice state.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Assesses patient/family physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-evaluates at least every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family responses.
• Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician and IDG daily.
• Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
• Provides care in diverse home situations regardless of race, creed, color, age, or finances.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Job description

Explore opportunities with Heart of 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.

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

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

• 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.