Compassionate Hospice RN (Per Diem)

Jobtome; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in home settings, assessing needs, coordinating care plans, and educating families.

You will collaborate with the clinical team to implement individualized care plans, manage symptoms, and communicate patient progress. On-call duties and adherence to policies ensure safe, quality care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to 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

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in home settings, assessing needs, coordinating care plans, and educating families.

You will collaborate with the clinical team to implement individualized care plans, manage symptoms, and communicate patient progress. On-call duties and adherence to policies ensure safe, quality care for patients and families.