Rn Hospice Prn

Jobtome; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, via its affiliates, seeks a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in home and hospice settings. You will assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, and educate families while collaborating with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, updating and maintaining plans of care, communicating progress, documenting patient records, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana RN license and CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Per diem hospice nursing role requires empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Initial nursing assessment for new admissions.
• Coordination and revision of the care plan with the team.
• Frequent updates to clinical manager and physicians on progress.
• Maintain individualized patient progress records with accuracy.
• Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes.
• Educate families about patient condition and care needs.
• Refer to other hospice disciplines as needed.
• On-call duties and on-call coverage as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (Indiana)

CPR certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of nursing experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $34.45 to $51.65 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.