RN Case Manager Hospice - Newark, DE

UnitedHealth Group • Newark, DE

3d • $83,580 - $125,370

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 in the patient’s home across the New Castle County coverage territory in Delaware. The role assesses patient needs, coordinates individualized care plans, manages symptoms, educates families, and collaborates with the clinical team.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care, maintaining continuity of patient care through collaboration with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records accurately and promptly according to care center policies.
• Records changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
• Educates families about the patient’s condition, needs, and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
• 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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