Remote Hospice Afterhours Triage Nurse (RN)

UnitedHealth Group; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuter Policy

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Afterhours Triage Nurse to coordinate after-hours hospice care and ensure continuity of care when centers are closed. You will respond to telephone requests, perform skilled clinical assessments, provide education and guidance, and facilitate follow-up using established plans of care and professional nursing judgment.

This remote opportunity allows you to work from anywhere in the United States, with an hourly pay range and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state(s) of practice.
• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to conduct timely telephone assessments and use nursing judgment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours hospice calls and assess needs using nursing judgment.
• Conduct telephonic assessments of patient, caregiver, and home environment.
• Provide education, symptom management, and hospice guidance.
• Coordinate with on-call staff, pharmacies, and vendors to arrange visits and equipment.
• Document assessments and care coordination in real time per policies.

Skills

RN license

1+ year RN experience

telephonic assessments

tech proficiency

travel willingness

internet access

Tools

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Afterhours Triage Nurse to coordinate after-hours hospice care and ensure continuity of care when centers are closed. You will respond to telephone requests, perform skilled clinical assessments, provide education and guidance, and facilitate follow-up using established plans of care and professional nursing judgment.

This remote opportunity allows you to work from anywhere in the United States, with an hourly pay range and a comprehensive benefits