After-Hours Hospice RN: Triage, Visits & Comfort

UnitedHealth Group; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive hospice care for patients and families during night and weekend hours. The role emphasizes timely triage, in-person visits when required, and a strong patient-family connection within a post-acute care framework.

Responsibilities include initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral, conducting afterhours visits (admissions, death, recertification, routine), and ongoing assessment of physical, psychosocial,

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit.
• Respond to crisis calls after hours with urgency.
• Make initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Perform afterhours visits including admissions, death, recertification, and routine visits.
• Identify patient/family needs and reassess at least every 15 days.
• Document problems, goals, interventions and responses to hospice care.

Skills

Nursing

Triage

After-hours care

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (RN)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive hospice care for patients and families during night and weekend hours. The role emphasizes timely triage, in-person visits when required, and a strong patient-family connection within a post-acute care framework.

Responsibilities include initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral, conducting afterhours visits (admissions, death, recertification, routine), and ongoing assessment of physical, psychosocial,