Hospice Registered Nurse (RN),

Explore opportunities with UP Health System Home Care & 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.

About the role

As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. You will continuously evaluate personal and professional performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Develop the patient's Plan of Care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying. We are hiring full-time and PRN nurses. Wisconsin RNs—we will pay for you to transfer your license to MI!

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
• 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
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Current CPR Certification
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!