RN - Afterhours - PRN - Hospice

PowerToFly; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Huntingdon seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to triage patient needs and respond to after-hours crisis calls. This role requires current RN licensure and at least 1 year of clinical experience. Responsibilities include conducting nursing evaluations and performing after-hours visits. Competitive pay ranges from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Must possess current RN licensure and CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical experience is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse arrives.
• Respond to crisis calls from patients after hours.
• Conduct nursing evaluations for hospice services.
• Perform after-hours visits including admissions.

Skills

Clinical experience

Triage skills

Crisis response

Patient evaluation

Education

Current unrestricted RN licensure

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Baptist Memorial Home Care & 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Able to triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in‑person visit
• Responds appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families after hours
• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services, as part of a patient visit, within forty‑eight (48) hours of referral if assigned
• Competent to perform after hours visits including admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine visits
• Identifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassesses them as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days
• Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care

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 unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR Certification
• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

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 $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—regardless of 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—a 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.