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Hospice RN - Per Diem Role-315432: UnitedHealth Group

Job ID315432
Company NameUnitedHealth Group
Job CategoryHealthcare; Healthcare
LocationMaryland Heights, MO
Position TypePart-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Date PostedNovember 5, 2009 (Reposted Nov 13)


Job Category:
Nursing

Reference Code:
315432

Position Type:
Part-time, Regular




UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.

Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.

Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?


Hospice RN - Per Diem Role-315432

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.

Description

Ovations 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.
Imagine joining a group of professionals and clinicians who are working to improve health care for people over 50. Consider the influence you can have on the quality of care for millions of people. Now, enhance that success with enthusiasm you can really feel.
That's how it is at Ovations. Everyday, we're collaborating to improve the health and well being of the fastest growing segment of our nation's population. And we're doing it with an intense amount of dedication.
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 would 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conducting regular visits at home or skilled nursing facilities for a caseload of approximately 15 patients
  • Coordinating, assessing, and implementing their care
  • Providing accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect plans of care
  • Attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings
  • Interacting with other group members such as CNA's, LPN's, social workers and dieticians
Here, you will discover a culture that grows through challenge. That evolves by being flexible. That succeeds by staying true to our mission to make health care work effectively and efficiently for seniors. Put your best to work for us, and discover extraordinary opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • RN licensure (current, unrestricted) in the state of the hospice
  • 2-3 years of clinical experience is required.
Additional Assets Preferred:
  • Experience in long-term care is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Computer proficiency is a must
  • Background in home care and/or hospice care is highly preferred
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
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.




Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.



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