After-Hours Hospice RN - Per Diem, Impactful Home Care

UnitedHealth Group; Flagstaff (AZ); Remote; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Northern Arizona Hospice, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem After Hours Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate hospice care after regular hours, including nights and weekends. You will triage needs by phone, perform after-hours visits, and document patient progress with sensitivity and professional judgment. This role supports patients and families during challenging times with dignity and respect. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs over the phone until an in-person nurse visit is available.
• Respond to crisis calls after hours with urgency.
• Perform after-hours nursing evaluations to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Conduct after-hours admissions, death visits, recertifications, and routine visits as needed.
• Identify and reassess patient/family needs every 15 days and adjust care plan accordingly.
• Document problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family responses.

Skills

Triage over phone

After-hours patient care

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Northern Arizona Hospice, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem After Hours Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate hospice care after regular hours, including nights and weekends. You will triage needs by phone, perform after-hours visits, and document patient progress with sensitivity and professional judgment. This role supports patients and families during challenging times with dignity and respect. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.