RN Hospice PRN - Athol, MA
UnitedHealth Group•Leominster, MA
•$87,560 - $131,340
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Hospice Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing patient needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. The patient coverage territory includes Athol and surrounding areas; orientation takes place at the care center in Leominster. The role includes assigned on-call responsibilities and services.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) 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 and maintain continuity of patient care by collaborating 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 and on time, 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.
- Make referrals 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.
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