Afterhours Hospice RN: Night & Weekend Patient Care

UnitedHealth Group; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Heart n Home Hospice in Oregon is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive hospice care to patients and families after regular hours, including nights and weekends.

You will triage needs by phone, perform initial nursing evaluations, conduct afterhours visits, and document care plans while ensuring timely reassessments and compassionate support in diverse home settings.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver’s license or reliable transportation required.

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 with urgency.
• Perform initial nursing evaluation for hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Conduct afterhours visits including admission, 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.
• Function effectively in any home setting regardless of demographics.

Skills

Triage by phone

Crisis management

Home hospice care

Patient documentation

Education

RN License (State)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Heart n Home Hospice in Oregon is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive hospice care to patients and families after regular hours, including nights and weekends.

You will triage needs by phone, perform initial nursing evaluations, conduct afterhours visits, and document care plans while ensuring timely reassessments and compassionate support in diverse home settings.