RN Hospice PRN - Leominster, MA

UnitedHealth Group • Leominster, MA

12d • $87,560 - $131,340

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per Diem 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 role includes on-call responsibilities as assigned. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

• Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
• Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care, maintaining continuity of patient care through collaboration with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records accurately, on time, and according to care center policies.
• Records changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
• Educates families about the patient’s condition, needs, and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed