Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

UnitedHealth Group•Kingsport, TN

3d•$75,620 - $113,430

About The Position

As a Hospice Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. The role includes performing initial nursing assessments for new admissions, coordinating and revising patient care plans, communicating patient progress, maintaining accurate patient records, and providing on-call services as assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

1+ years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform initial nursing assessments on new admissions.
Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care, maintaining 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 individualized patient care progress records accurately, in a timely manner, and 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 services to patients and families as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.