Registered Nurse Hospice Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Roanoke, VA

3d•$75,620 - $113,430

About The Position

As a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. You will perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions, coordinate and revise care plans, maintain continuity of care, and communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. You will document patient progress and symptom management accurately and promptly, educate families about patient conditions and care needs, make referrals to other hospice disciplines as appropriate, and provide on-call services as assigned. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform initial nursing assessments on 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 promptly in accordance with care center policies.
Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
Educate families about patient conditions, 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.