Compassionate Hospice RN - Home Care Lead

Optum; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive & recognition programs

Equity stock purchase & 401k

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the home setting. You will assess needs, coordinate individualized care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team.

You’ll perform initial nursing assessments, update plans of care, communicate progress, maintain records, and provide on-call coverage, all while prioritizing personalized care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the home setting. You will assess needs, coordinate individualized care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team.

You’ll perform initial nursing assessments, update plans of care, communicate progress, maintain records, and provide on-call coverage, all while prioritizing personalized care and teamwork.