Hospice RN Case Manager
Company: Optum
Location: York
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with Memorial White Rose 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 Registered Nurse Case
Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the
delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously
evaluating personal and professional performance and making
necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care
delivered. You'll also 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. 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 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 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 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 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 salary for this
role will range fro m $58,800 to $105,000 annual ly 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. 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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