Per Diem Hospice RN — Compassionate Home Care

Optum; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys in Massachusetts is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered home-based care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team.

You’ll work with a dedicated clinical team, participate in on-call coverage, and contribute to a supportive, values-driven workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• Preferred: 1+ year 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, 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

Valid driver's license

Education

RN license (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys in Massachusetts is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered home-based care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team.

You’ll work with a dedicated clinical team, participate in on-call coverage, and contribute to a supportive, values-driven workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.