Hospice RN

Hospice RN Opportunity

Optum NV is seeking a Hospice RN to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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.

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.

Position Highlights & Primary 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

You'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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Pay 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 $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare is 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.