Registered Nurse - Hospice

Explore opportunities with Casa de la Luz 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.

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 performance, and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.

You’ll 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.

• 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.

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• 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.

• 1+ years of clinical experience.

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 a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full‑time employment.

United Health 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.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.