Hospice RN - Weekend After-Hours On-Call

Optum; Vienna (WV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join our hospice team on an on-call basis. Schedule is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5p to 8a, with responsibilities including triage, patient assessment, care coordination, and education for patients and caregivers.

Current RN license in the assigned state, CPR certification, and 1+ year of nursing experience are required. A valid driver’s license and liability insurance are also needed.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the assigned state.
• CPR certification current and valid.
• 1+ year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, home health, or acute care.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call nursing support, triaging patient needs and determining appropriate interventions.
• Assess patient conditions via phone and/or in-person visits and escalated care as needed.
• Coordinate with physicians, care teams, and caregivers to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
• Deliver patient and caregiver education related to symptom management and care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions and clinical decisions.

Skills

Nursing

On-call care

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join our hospice team on an on-call basis. Schedule is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5p to 8a, with responsibilities including triage, patient assessment, care coordination, and education for patients and caregivers.

Current RN license in the assigned state, CPR certification, and 1+ year of nursing experience are required. A valid driver’s license and liability insurance are also needed.