Hospice RN Case Manager
UnitedHealth Group•Temple, TX
•$75,620 - $113,430
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Hospice RN Case Manager coordinates compassionate, individualized hospice care by assessing patients, partnering with the interdisciplinary care team, and developing plans that support each patient’s needs. The role involves maintaining accurate patient records, supporting symptom management, teaching patients and caregivers, and communicating with the clinical manager and care team. On-call responsibilities and services are performed as assigned.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents the rationale for not doing so.
- Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records accurately and promptly, according to care center policies.
- Records pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
- Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques.
- Regularly communicates with the clinical manager and care team.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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