RN Case Manager Hospice
Listed compensation
$72k-$107k
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Job Description
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home.
Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As an RN Case Manager, you’ll coordinate compassionate, individualized hospice care by assessing patients, partnering with the interdisciplinary care team, and developing plans that support each patient’s needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care
- Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so
- Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies
- Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
- Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques
- Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team
- Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
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 RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
- Current CPR certification
- 1+ years of nursing experience
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
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 from $71,640 to $107,460 annually 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The RN Case Manager coordinates compassionate, individualized hospice care by assessing patients and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for developing care plans, maintaining patient records, and providing education to families and caregivers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current RN license and CPR certification, along with at least one year of nursing experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 33 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,407 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN Case Manager Hospice at UnitedHealth Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Case Manager — ranked against 2,789 active Nurse Case Manager listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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