RN Case Manager - Hospice (Independence, MO)

UnitedHealth Group•Independence, MO

6d•$85,073 - $103,978

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 patient assessments, care planning and coordination, maintaining accurate patient records, documenting pain and symptom management outcomes, and teaching patients, families, and caregivers. The RN Case Manager also communicates regularly with the clinical manager and care team and performs on-call responsibilities as assigned. The position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The annual salary range is $85,073 to $103,978 based on full-time employment.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

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 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.