Hospice RN Case Manager, Part Time

UnitedHealth Group • Valparaiso, IN

11h • $85,073 - $103,978

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Hospice Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. The position is part-time and includes assigned on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care and maintain continuity of patient care in collaboration with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain accurate and timely individualized patient care progress records according to care center policies.
• Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
• Educate families about the patient’s condition, needs, and care.
• Refer patients to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or document the rationale for not doing so.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed