Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Case Manager

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Case Manager role is onsite in Tuscaloosa, AL, with an annual salary range of $75,620–$113,430. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that help people receive care at home. The nurse coordinates individualized hospice care by assessing patients, developing care plans with the team, managing symptoms, and educating patients, families, and caregivers. The role also includes maintaining records, making referrals as needed, communicating with the clinical manager and care team, and performing assigned on-call responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Assess patients and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement plans of care. Make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed or document the rationale for not doing so. Maintain accurate patient progress records
• record pain and symptom-management changes and outcomes
• teach patients, families, and caregivers care techniques
• communicate with the clinical manager and care team
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

hospice

case management

tuscaloosa al

$75,620–$113,430/year

optum

amedisys

patient assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

rn license

cpr certification

on-call responsibilities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Hospice case-management focus; current state-specific RN license, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance required; one or more years of nursing experience required.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.