RN Hospice

Explore 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.

General Role Description: 
The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Graduate Nurse (GN) collaborates with the Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary care team to provide, coordinate, and direct hospice nursing services and case management in accordance with each patient's individualized plan of care, hospice regulations, and organizational policies.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage assigned patient caseloads, including clinical episode management, care coordination, and oversight of care plan changes based on patient condition.
• Deliver skilled hospice nursing care focused on pain management, symptom control, emotional support, and end‑of‑life comfort for patients and families.
• Complete accurate, timely, point‑of‑care clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, payer, and company standards.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, caregivers, and community resources to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Performs all other related duties 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, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in the assigned state(s), including eligibility under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) where applicable.
• Current CPR certification.
• New graduate Registered Nurse within the first year of clinical practice
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers of varying ages and cognitive abilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, ACHC standards, and hospice regulatory requirements.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and required liability insurance.
• Demonstrated experience using computers, email, and internet navigation.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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. 

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