RN Hospice
UnitedHealth Group•Dallas, TX
•$38 - $57
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per Diem RN Case Manager coordinates individualized hospice care by assessing patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, and developing plans that support each patient’s needs. The role includes patient and caregiver education, accurate clinical documentation, ongoing communication with the clinical manager and care team, and assigned on-call responsibilities.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement plans of care.
- Make referrals 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 promptly, following 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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