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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Tucson, AZ
Tucson, Arizona

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There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)

 

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We are seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate RN to provide direct care to hospice patients in their homes or skilled nursing facilities. As the Hospice Case Manager, you will work with other healthcare professionals to determine the best overall care for your terminal patients (prognosis of 6 months or less). Additionally, you would provide emotional support to the patients' families. This position offers potential for growth, a friendly staff, and an opportunity to interact with patients and their families on a more personal level.

 

Please note: This is a full time, field based position that requires travel throughout our Tucson hospice service area.

    

Responsibilities for the Hospice RN Case Manager include:


  • Conducting regular visits at home or skilled nursing facilities for a caseload of approximately 12 to 15 patients

  • Coordinating, assessing, and implementing patients' care

  • Providing accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect plans of care

  • Overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of terminal patients and their families

  • Attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings

  • Interacting with other group members such as CNA's, LPN's, social workers and dieticians

  • Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of biohazard materials

  • Handling admissions and visits on an on call basis (approximately 1-2 weekend days per month)

Requirements

Qualifications:


  • RN licensure (current, unrestricted) in the state location of position

  • 3 years of clinical experience is required

  • Reliable transportation including valid driver's license and auto insurance.

 

Additional Assets Preferred:


  • Excellent communication skills

  • Experience in long-term

  • Home care and/or hospice care experience

  • Computer proficiency with MS Office products including Word and Outlook

  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) software

 

OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.

At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.



UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

 

 

Job Keywords: nursing, RN, registered nurse, case manager, Hospice, home care, long term care, Tucson, AZ, Arizona