RN Case Manager Hospice

UnitedHealth Group•Athens, TN

3d•$90,650 - $135,976

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The 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 includes conducting patient assessments, coordinating referrals and care plans, documenting patient progress and pain or symptom management, and teaching patients, families, and caregivers appropriate care techniques. The RN Case Manager regularly communicates with the clinical manager and care team and performs on-call responsibilities as assigned. The position offers an annual salary range of $90,650 to $135,976 based on full-time employment. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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, in a timely manner, and 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.