Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager — Hospice, Newark

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager — Hospice role is onsite in Newark, DE, with 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 coordinates patient-centered hospice care through assessments, individualized care plans, symptom management, and collaboration with the clinical team. The role also supports families through education and maintains continuity through documentation, referrals, and assigned on-call services.

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 patient records
• document pain and symptom outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to hospice disciplines as needed
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse (rn)

hospice case management

newark de

new castle county

optum

full-time

onsite

$83,580–$125,370/year

patient assessment

care planning

family education

on-call responsibilities

cpr certification

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, 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.