RN On-Call Hospice M-TH
UnitedHealth Group•Elizabethton, TN
•$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 RN On-Call provides after-hours clinical support, triages patient needs, and coordinates care to support continuity and quality outcomes. The position delivers remote and field-based nursing support, assesses patient conditions, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address urgent and emergent needs.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience; hospice, home health, or acute care experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospice, home health, or acute care.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-call nursing support, triaging patient needs and determining appropriate interventions.
- Assess patient conditions by phone and/or in-person visits and escalate care as needed.
- Coordinate with physicians, care teams, and caregivers to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
- Deliver patient and caregiver education related to symptom management and care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and clinical decisions.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
