Hospice RN

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

8d•$29 - $52

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a Hospice RN to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Southwest Medical Hospice is seeking knowledgeable, compassionate RNs to provide direct care to hospice patients in their homes or facilities. As a hospice nurse, you would work with other healthcare professionals to determine the best overall care for terminal patients. Additionally, you would provide emotional support to the patients' families. These positions offer potential for growth, a friendly staff and an opportunity to interact with patients and their families on a more personal level. The Hospice RN will be responsible for identifying patient / family needs and for providing supportive care, coordinating the case among the Interdisciplinary Group team in accordance with the plan of care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. As a hospice RN, you will be responsible for overseeing and participating in day-to-day clinical care of terminal patients and their families. You will also be responsible for clinical care and medical management activities across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating) as it relates to end of life palliative care.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted NV RN license or temporary NV RN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV RN license upon expiration of temporary NV RN license
Willing to travel within the Las Vegas area into patients' home or facilities to provide comfort care and pain management
Ability to participate in weekend and / or after hours care of hospice patients as needed
Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Experience in community health, critical care, oncology, HIV/AIDS, advanced illness or medical surgical patient care setting
Hospice experience (preferably in home hospice agency)
Knowledge of professional standards of care and laws and regulations applicable to hospice services

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the RN manager to assure the client driven plan of care that strives to meet positive outcomes through ongoing evaluation using evidenced based practice
Making certain that hospice care provided is compliant with state and federal regulations (documentation and delivered) through participation in chart review and following established process
Participation in orientation, ongoing education programs and successful completion of competency requirements
Providing services that are congruent with the policies of Southwest Medical Hospice within the scope of professional nursing practice as defined within the Nurse Practice Act
Provide services to meet both internal and external customers' expectations
Ensure hospice care is provided in accordance with agency and company Corporate Compliance Program
Other responsibilities as assigned