RN Case Manager - Part Time

UnitedHealth Group; Wayne (PA); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is looking for a part-time Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee the delivery of care for hospice patients. The role involves creating and implementing care plans in collaboration with various professionals and continuously evaluating the patient's needs.

Candidates must have an active RN license, at least one year of clinical experience, and be able to work independently. Benefits include a comprehensive package and competitive hourly pay ranging from $40.20 to $60.25.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation to determine eligibility for hospice services.
• Identifies physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents goals and patient responses.
• Collaborates with the IDG for patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience

RN licensure

CPR certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Explore opportunities with Patient Care Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As a member 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 and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Part Time

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 personal and professional performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You will develop the patient's Plan of Care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well‑being. You should be familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.

Primary Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation to determine eligibility for hospice services 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 to provide patient and family care daily.
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self‑care techniques when appropriate.

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.

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $40.20 to $60.25 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.