Per Diem Hospice RN — At-Home Patient Care

UnitedHealth Group; Independence (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's hospice team seeks a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care at the home. You will assess needs, coordinate plans of care, manage symptoms, educate families and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure quality, continuity and comfort.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

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

Education

RN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's hospice team seeks a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care at the home. You will assess needs, coordinate plans of care, manage symptoms, educate families and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure quality, continuity and comfort.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.