Hospice Registered Nurse

UnitedHealth Group • Lubbock, TX

5d • $71,640 - $107,460

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Hospice Registered Nurse delivers compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing patient needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. The role includes on-call responsibilities and services to patients and families as assigned.

Requirements

• Current RN license specific to the state or states where assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care, maintaining continuity of patient care in collaboration with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately, on time, and in accordance with care center policies.
• Record changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
• Educate families about the patient’s condition, needs, and care.
• Refer patients to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or document the rationale for not doing so.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed