RN Hospice PRN

Texas Health Institute; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Christus VNA Hospice in Texas seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver the Plan of Care for hospice patients, collaborating with other professionals to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Responsibilities include an initial evaluation within 48 hours of referral, ongoing reassessment at least every 15 days, initiating and coordinating the plan of care, documenting progress, and guiding patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle or reliable transportation.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience.
• CPR certification preferred or can be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Makes initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Identifies patient/family needs and reassesses at least every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions, and responses.
• Collaborates with patient/family, physician, and IDG members daily.
• Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes.
• Provide care regardless of age, race, creed, etc.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

RN license (unrestricted)

Job description

Explore opportunities with Christus VNA 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 evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You'll also develop the patient's Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.

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

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
• 1+ years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Proven good communication, writing, and organizational skills

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 $75,624 to $97,288 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.