Registered Nurse - Hospice

Explore opportunities with Baptist Memorial 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, while adhering to hospice policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during a 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 daily with the patient/family, attending physician, and other members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) in providing patient and family care.
• Functions in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete certification within 90 days of hire (preferred).
• 1+ years of clinical experience (preferred).

Compensation

• Hourly pay ranges from $35.45 to $53.15 based on full‑time employment, local labor markets, education, experience, certifications, and other factors.
• Eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus (external applicants only).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Additional benefits and incentives available throughout the employee lifecycle.