RN Case Manager Hospice
UnitedHealth Group•Chattanooga, TN
•$75,620 - $113,430
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 providing patient and caregiver education, documenting care, communicating with the clinical manager and care team, and performing assigned on-call responsibilities.
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.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement plans of care.
- Refer patients to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or document the rationale for not doing so.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately and on time, in accordance with care center policies.
- Record changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques.
- Regularly communicate with the clinical manager and care team.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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