Afterhours Hospice RN: Impactful Night & Weekend Care

UnitedHealth Group; Perkinston (MS); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k and equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Deaconess Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver hospice care after regular hours.

The role emphasizes phone triage, afterhours visits, and timely nursing evaluations within 48 hours of referral, delivering compassionate care to patients and families, with documentation of care plans and outcomes. Requires RN licensure and reliable transportation, plus strong benefits and development opportunities.

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.
• MS: At least one year full-time RN experience; three years as an LPN may substitute.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit.
• Respond to crisis calls from patients and families after hours with urgency.
• Initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral.
• Perform afterhours visits including admissions, death, recertification, and routine visits.
• Assess and reassess patient/family needs every 15 days.
• Document problems, goals, interventions, and responses.
• Provide care regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Deaconess Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver hospice care after regular hours.

The role emphasizes phone triage, afterhours visits, and timely nursing evaluations within 48 hours of referral, delivering compassionate care to patients and families, with documentation of care plans and outcomes. Requires RN licensure and reliable transportation, plus strong benefits and development opportunities.