Optum
Registered Nurse, PRN – Elite Hospice
Explore opportunities with Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. You will continuously evaluate personal and professional performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You will adhere to and support the policies, procedures, goals, and objectives of hospice to assure quality patient care.
Primary Responsibilities
Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty‑eight (48) hours of referral
Identifies the patient’s/family’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re‑assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days
Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition
Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care
Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily
Required Qualifications
Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
1+ years of clinical experience
Current CPR Certification
Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. You will continuously evaluate personal and professional performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You will adhere to and support the policies, procedures, goals, and objectives of hospice to assure quality patient care.
Primary Responsibilities
Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty‑eight (48) hours of referral
Identifies the patient’s/family’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re‑assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days
Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition
Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care
Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily
Required Qualifications
Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
1+ years of clinical experience
Current CPR Certification
Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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