Afterhours Hospice RN - Night & Weekend Care

UnitedHealth Group; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Louisiana seeks an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive hospice care for patients and families after regular hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include triaging needs by phone, performing initial nursing evaluations within 48 hours, conducting afterhours visits, and documenting care to ensure timely admissions. Requires LA RN license, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

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 after-hours crisis calls with urgency.
• Perform initial nursing evaluation within 48 hours of referral when assigned.
• Conduct after-hours visits including admission, death, recertification, and routine visits.
• Assess and reassess patient/family needs and document goals, interventions, and responses.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Louisiana seeks an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive hospice care for patients and families after regular hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include triaging needs by phone, performing initial nursing evaluations within 48 hours, conducting afterhours visits, and documenting care to ensure timely admissions. Requires LA RN license, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.