Hospice RN - PRN

$35.45 - $53.15 / hour

Explore opportunities with Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluate personal and professional performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice to assure quality patient care. Primary Responsibilities: Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice 1+ years of clinical experience Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation State Specific Requirement: LA: a minimum two years full time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse Preferred Qualification: Current CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.45 to $53.15 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. #LHCJobs UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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VitalCaring Houma, LA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Full Time

VitalCaring Morgan City, LA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Full Time

VitalCaring Gautier, MS

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Full Time

VitalCaring Denham Springs, LA

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