Per Diem Hospice RN — Equity & 401(k) Benefits

Optum; Plymouth (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care at home. You will assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include initial nursing assessments, updating the plan of care, communicating progress to the care team, and on-call coverage. A valid RN license, CPR, and a valid driver's license are required; benefits and competitive

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

RN license

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care at home. You will assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include initial nursing assessments, updating the plan of care, communicating progress to the care team, and on-call coverage. A valid RN license, CPR, and a valid driver's license are required; benefits and competitive