RN Case Manager - Hospice

Optum; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 77,792 - 116,688; Full time

Job summary

Heart n Home Hospice, part of the Optum family, seeks an RN Case Manager to deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients and ensure quality care. You will evaluate performance and align with hospice policies to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include initial eligibility assessment within 48 hours, comprehensive patient needs evaluation, care coordination, and daily collaboration with the care team, while upholding equal access and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Preferred CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.

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 while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
• 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.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education

RN licensure (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Heart n Home 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.

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 evaluate personal and professional performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice to assure quality 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 while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition
• 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Required Qualifications

• Current 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

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years of clinical experience

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $37.40 to $56.10 per hour 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.