Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Hospice

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Hospice role is onsite in Independence, MO. The salary is $85,073–$103,978 annually. Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to support care at home; the posting also offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The case manager assesses patients and coordinates individualized hospice care with the interdisciplinary team. The role develops and maintains care plans and records, tracks pain and symptom outcomes, teaches patients and caregivers, and communicates with the clinical manager and care team to support continuity of care.

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, timely individualized patient progress records
• record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes
• teach patients, families, and caregivers appropriate care techniques
• communicate regularly with the clinical manager and care team
• perform on-call responsibilities and services to patients and families as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

case manager

hospice

full-time

day shift

independence mo

optum

amedisys

care planning

patient assessment

on-call responsibilities

$85,073–$103,978/year

$7,500 sign-on bonus

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Why this role

Offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Requires a current RN license for the assigned state(s), current CPR certification, at least one year of nursing experience, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

About the employer

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