Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Hospice

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Hospice role is onsite in Kingsport, TN. The stated annual salary range is $75,620–$113,430. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that support care at home. The nurse assesses new hospice admissions, coordinates and revises individualized plans of care, and works with the clinical team to maintain continuity. Through symptom monitoring, family education, referrals, and communication with clinicians, the role supports patient-centered hospice care.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• complete, coordinate, and revise plans of care with appropriate staff
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain accurate and timely patient records
• record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes
• educate families about patient condition, needs, and care
• make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed or document the rationale for not doing so
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

hospice case manager

hospice care

kingsport tn

optum

amedisys

admission assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

on-call responsibilities

$75,620–$113,430 annually

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

Hospice case management role requiring a current state-specific RN license and current CPR certification; 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.