Afterhours Hospice RN: Crisis & Home Visits

Optum; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 56,481 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum Health is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver hospice care to patients and families after regular hours, including nights and weekends. You will triage needs by phone, perform early nursing evaluations, and conduct afterhours visits as part of comprehensive hospice care.

The role requires an active RN license in the applicable state, with driving flexibility and a strong commitment to patient comfort, safety, and timely communications.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs over the phone until an in-person visit by a nurse.
• Respond to crisis calls from patients and families after hours.
• Perform the initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral if assigned.
• Conduct afterhours visits including admission, death, recertification, and routine visits.
• Identify and reassess patient/family needs at least every 15 days.

Skills

Phone triage

Crisis management

Patient assessment

Education

RN license (US)

Job description

Optum Health is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver hospice care to patients and families after regular hours, including nights and weekends. You will triage needs by phone, perform early nursing evaluations, and conduct afterhours visits as part of comprehensive hospice care.

The role requires an active RN license in the applicable state, with driving flexibility and a strong commitment to patient comfort, safety, and timely communications.