Hospice RN: Compassionate Home-Based Care & On-Call

Jobtome; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

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

The role includes on-call responsibilities, documenting progress, and supporting families through the health journey. Requirements include an active RN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• 1+ years of nursing experience (preferred).

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 licensure

CPR certification

On-call experience

Care coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

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

The role includes on-call responsibilities, documenting progress, and supporting families through the health journey. Requirements include an active RN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.