Hospice Registered Nurse

Afterhours Registered NurseAs the Afterhours Registered Nurse's your primary focus is to conduct comprehensive and timely delivery of hospice care for patients and their families after regular business hours, including at night and on the weekends. Primary Responsibilities:Able to triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visitResponds appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families afterhoursMakes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services, as part of a patient visit, within forty-eight (48) hours of referral if assignedCompetent to perform afterhours visits including admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine visitsIdentifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassess them as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) daysDocuments problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice careRequired Qualifications:Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice experienceCurrent driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportationPreferred Qualifications:Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire1+ years of clinical experiencePay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $37.40 to $56.10 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.