Per Diem Hospice RN — At-Home Care Champion

Optum; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum seeks a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the home/hospice setting. You will assess needs, coordinate individualized care plans, manage symptoms, and educate families while collaborating with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, ongoing progress updates, and on-call coverage. This role supports a flexible per-diem schedule within the New Jersey area.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the assigned state (active).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• 1+ years of nursing experience.

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 and timeliness.
• 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.

Skills

1+ years nursing experience

Education

RN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

Optum seeks a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the home/hospice setting. You will assess needs, coordinate individualized care plans, manage symptoms, and educate families while collaborating with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, ongoing progress updates, and on-call coverage. This role supports a flexible per-diem schedule within the New Jersey area.