Palliative Care RN, Case Manager - Las Vegas, NV
Company: Optum
Location: Sloan
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Optum NV is seeking a Palliative Care RN to join our team in Las
Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is
changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum
Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to
make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the
clinical resources, data and support of a global organization
behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We
believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to
live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment
of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of
contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help
improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because
together, we have the power to make health care better for
everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while
Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The purpose of the Palliative
Care RNCM is to support the best quality of life for patients and
their families who suffer chronic or acute life limiting illness by
reporting a patients physical symptoms, social, emotional.,
spiritual, or financial condition to the interdisciplinary team.
The RNCM provides supportive care for the chronically ill patient
or patient who is suffering a life limiting illness and thereby
reducing hospitalization when appropriate. The Palliative Care RNCM
works under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities: Conduct physical
assessment to evaluate the clinical and functional status of the
patient specific to the diagnosis causing the patient to be
referred to palliative care Observe and interpret patient's
symptoms and changes in healthcare preference or goals of care and
provide update to Primary care provider and specialist via Tiger
text, Epic, email or telephone call Inform and engage Palliative
care providers who can address gaps in understanding as well as
management of symptoms stemming from patients chronic/serious
illness Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, social
worker, and dietician to devise individualized care plans for
patients Provide nursing care/treatment according to physician's
orders Assess the patient and families current needs and challenges
and communicate them to the team Assess patient and family's
current understanding and level of knowledge about patient disease
processes and trajectory of illness Work directly with patient,
patient surrogate and family to articulate their particular desires
for care or treatment in the form of a Serious Illness Discussion
developed by Optum Foster a supportive and compassionate
environment to care for patients and their families Attend and be
prepared for weekly Interdisciplinary Group discussions Expand
knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops,
conferences etc. Meet productivity requirements Document assessment
data and care plan within 24hours of visit Participate in on-call
rotation weekends/nights/holidays 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: Registered nurse with
active unrestricted license in the State of Nevada Current CPR
certification 2 years of varied clinical and community service
venues Proven skills in nursing practice, ability to cope with
family emotional stress and be tolerant of individual lifestyles
Proven good computer skills Proven understanding of alternate
delivery systems Proven knowledge of home hospice regulatory and
admission requirements Demonstrated initiative toward problem
solving Ability to assess patient's physical and emotional status
and safety environment and accurately recognize and report
identified changes Valid Nevada Driver's license and personal auto
insurance coverage Possess a motor vehicle in good working
condition that is available during working hours for job related
tasks 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 hourly pay for this role will range
from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We
comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. OptumCare 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. OptumCare is a
drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.
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