Hospice Admissions RN — Compassionate Home-Based Care Leader

UnitedHealth Group; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Amedisys, is hiring a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through admission by assessing needs and coordinating care with physicians and the care team. This role emphasizes compassionate, individualized planning and collaboration.

The position requires an active RN license in applicable state(s), at least two years of acute-care RN experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in assigned state(s).
• 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute care.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates hospice admissions by assessing initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Establishes the initial care plan with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patients and caregivers for symptom control.
• Acts as liaison between disciplines and facilities during admission.
• Prepares and maintains individualized patient care records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Documents pain/symptom changes and outcomes per policy.
• Communicates findings to the clinical manager/physician and hospice team.
• Performs on-call duties for patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Travel between facilities

EMR proficiency

Education

RN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Amedisys, is hiring a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through admission by assessing needs and coordinating care with physicians and the care team. This role emphasizes compassionate, individualized planning and collaboration.

The position requires an active RN license in applicable state(s), at least two years of acute-care RN experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.