RN Hospice Nurse

Hospice Registered NurseExplore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As a 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.Primary Responsibilities:Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissionsCompletes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staffRegularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care teamDevelops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policiesRecords pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriateEducates families on patient condition, needs and careMakes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing soPerforms on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to workCurrent CPR certificationValid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurancePreferred Qualifications:1+ years of nursing 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 salary for this role will range from $71,640 to $107,460 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law 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, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.