Hospice RN Case Manager
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 territory is Blackstone South, including Kenbridge, South Hill, and surrounding areas. The position is salaried, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus mileage, and includes assigned on-call responsibilities. The role involves conducting assessments, coordinating care and referrals, maintaining patient progress records, documenting pain and symptom management, and teaching patients, families, and caregivers appropriate care techniques. The RN Case Manager regularly communicates with the clinical manager and care team. Benefits begin on the first of the month after hire, subject to eligibility requirements. The position offers a salary range of $71,640 to $107,460 annually based on full-time employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
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, on time, and according to care center policies.
- Records changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
- Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques.
- Regularly communicates with the clinical manager and care team.
- Performs assigned on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- 401(k) contribution.
- Mileage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
