On-Call Hospice RN: After-Hours Triage & Care Coordinator

Optum; Savannah (MO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an on-call Hospice RN to provide after-hours clinical support and triage. The role combines remote and field-based nursing to assess patient needs and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Join a compassionate team delivering education to patients and caregivers, with a focus on symptom management and timely documentation of all clinical decisions.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, home health, or acute care
• Current CPR certification.
• 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 elevate 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

Patient care

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an on-call Hospice RN to provide after-hours clinical support and triage. The role combines remote and field-based nursing to assess patient needs and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Join a compassionate team delivering education to patients and caregivers, with a focus on symptom management and timely documentation of all clinical decisions.