Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager in Oxford, AR

Join Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group, a premier partner in post-acute care. We're committed to providing exceptional support to hospitals, physicians, and families across the nation. As part of the Optum family, we value meaningful connections among our team members, patients, and the communities we serve. Discover a fulfilling career with us and be part of a culture centered on Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, you'll take full responsibility for delivering personalized care to each hospice patient through a carefully tailored Plan of Care. You'll continuously assess and refine your performance to enhance productivity and the quality of care provided. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to design and implement effective treatment strategies that foster physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for patients and their families during critical times.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct initial nursing evaluations to determine eligibility for hospice services, typically within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.
• Identify and address the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients and their families, re-evaluating every fifteen (15) days.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive plans of care.
• Document care goals, interventions, and patient/family responses accurately.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate daily care.
• Educate and supervise patients and families in self-care techniques as needed.
• Maintain precise clinical notes regarding patient conditions.

You will be recognized and rewarded for your dedicated performance in a supportive environment that offers clear direction for success in your role and opportunities for growth into new positions.

Required Qualifications:
• Current and unrestricted RN licensure.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to provide care across diverse home situations.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Compensation is based on multiple factors, including local labor markets, education, and experience. In addition to competitive salaries ranging from $58,800 to $105,000 annually for full-time positions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive programs, stock purchase options, and retirement contributions (eligibility requirements apply). Wherever your career with us starts, you will discover a rich array of benefits.

At UnitedHealth Group, we aim to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for all. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to lead their healthiest life, and we are committed to addressing health disparities and supporting all individuals.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and will consider qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We are a drug-free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass a drug test prior to employment.