Hospice Registered Nurse

About the role

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice and community-based services. 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.

Key responsibilities

• Perform the initial nursing assessment on new admissions
• Complete, coordinate and revise the total plan of care, maintaining continuity of care through collaboration with staff
• Communicate patient progress regularly to the clinical manager, physician and care team
• Develop, prepare and maintain accurate, timely patient care progress records in line with care center policies
• Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate
• Educate families on the patient's condition, needs and care
• Make referrals to other hospice disciplines or document the rationale for not doing so
• Perform on-call duties and other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Current RN license for the state(s) of assignment
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Preferred: 1+ years of nursing experience

What we offer

• Salary of $71,640 to $107,460 annually for full-time employment, depending on factors such as local labor market, education and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)