Per Diem Hospice RN - Compassionate Home Care

Optum; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered home health care. You will assess needs, coordinate individualized care plans, manage symptoms and educate families while collaborating with the clinical team.

The role includes on-call duties, documentation, and referrals as needed. A current RN license for the assigned state(s), CPR certification, and reliable transportation are required.

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

Skills

Nursing

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered home health care. You will assess needs, coordinate individualized care plans, manage symptoms and educate families while collaborating with the clinical team.

The role includes on-call duties, documentation, and referrals as needed. A current RN license for the assigned state(s), CPR certification, and reliable transportation are required.