Afterhours Hospice RN — Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Suncrest Hospice, seeks an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive hospice care for patients and families after regular hours, including nights and weekends. The role requires community visits as needed and a Friday 4:30pm start through Monday 8am finish.

Responsibilities include tele-triage, afterhours crisis response, initial eligibility assessments within 48 hours, and direct afterhours visits for admissions and recertifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs by phone until an in-person nurse visit is available.
• Respond to crisis calls after hours with urgency.
• Conduct 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 patient/family response to hospice care.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Education

RN licensure (state of practice)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Suncrest Hospice, seeks an Afterhours Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive hospice care for patients and families after regular hours, including nights and weekends. The role requires community visits as needed and a Friday 4:30pm start through Monday 8am finish.

Responsibilities include tele-triage, afterhours crisis response, initial eligibility assessments within 48 hours, and direct afterhours visits for admissions and recertifications.