Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager – Hospice

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager – Hospice role is an onsite position in Newark, DE, serving a patient coverage territory in New Castle County. The annual salary range is $83,580–$125,370. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that support care at home. The nurse assesses patients, coordinates individualized hospice plans, manages symptoms, and works with the clinical team to support continuity of care. The role also helps patients and families understand care needs and connects patients with other hospice disciplines when appropriate.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments
• coordinate and revise plans of care
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain individualized patient records
• document pain and symptom management outcomes
• educate families
• refer patients to other hospice disciplines as needed
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

case manager

hospice

full-time

newark de

new castle county

optum

amedisys

care coordination

family education

on-call responsibilities

$83,580–$125,370/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Patient coverage territory is New Castle County. Requires a current state-specific RN license, current CPR certification, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance; one or more years of nursing experience is preferred.

About the employer

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