Afterhours RN Hospice

UnitedHealth Group•Fort Smith, AR

4d•$35 - $39

About The Position

Heart of Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Afterhours Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive, timely hospice care to patients and families outside regular business hours, including nights and weekends. The role includes triaging needs by phone, responding to crisis calls, and providing in-person visits and nursing evaluations as assigned. The nurse assesses patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs, documents care and responses, and provides support in home settings without regard to a client’s personal or financial circumstances. The organization describes a culture of caring, connection, and growth, and offers development opportunities. The role’s hourly pay range is $35.00–$39.00 based on full-time employment. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. Applicants must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
At least 1 year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit.
Respond appropriately and urgently to after-hours crisis calls from patients and families.
When assigned, conduct an initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility as part of a patient visit within 48 hours of referral.
Perform after-hours admission, death, recertification, and routine visits.
Identify and reassess patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs as needed, and no less than every 15 days.
Document problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and the patient’s or family’s response to hospice care.
Function in home situations regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.