Afterhours RN - Hospice

IntelliResume; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive hospice care for patients and families in Tucson, primarily evenings and weekends. The role includes crisis responsiveness, in-person visits, and reassessment of patient needs on a 15-day cycle.

This is a full-time position with two 12-hour weekend shifts and two 8-hour weekday shifts, offering annual pay between $77,824 and $116,736, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license and access to dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Licenses & Certifications: CPR certification current or ability to complete within 90 days of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs over the phone until an in-person visit by a nurse can occur.
• Respond to crisis calls from patients and families after hours with urgency.
• Make initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral if assigned.
• Perform afterhours visits including admissions, death, recertifications, and routine visits.
• Identify patient/family physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassess every 15 days.
• Document problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.

Education

RN licensure (unrestricted) in state of practice

Job description

About This Role

The Afterhours Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive hospice care for patients and their families during evenings and weekends, ensuring timely responses to urgent needs.

Highlights

• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Schedule: Full Time, 2 twelve-hour shifts on weekends and 2 eight-hour shifts during the week
• Pay: $77,824 - $116,736 annually

What You'll Do

• Triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit
• Respond appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families afterhours
• Make the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral if assigned
• Perform afterhours visits including admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine visits
• Identify the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassess them every 15 days
• Document problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care

Requirements

• Education: Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Licenses & Certifications: Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Licenses & Certifications: Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire preferred

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on helping people live healthier lives and improving the health system for everyone.