Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions role is onsite in Washington, PA. The stated annual salary range is $79,600–$119,400. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based care to support patients at home. The nurse guides patients and families through hospice admission by assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and coordinating an initial individualized care plan. The role supports comfort and continuity through skilled interventions, education, documentation, and collaboration with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.

What you'll do

• Coordinate hospice admissions and assess patients’ initial physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
• coordinate the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director, and interdisciplinary team
• provide skilled interventions and instructions to patients and caregivers for symptom control and comfort
• serve as a liaison among disciplines and facilities
• maintain accurate patient progress records
• communicate significant findings and changes to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

hospice admissions

hospice care

washington pa

optum

amedisys

patient assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

on-call responsibilities

$79,600–$119,400 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Hospice admissions focus; requires a current state-specific RN license, current CPR certification, and at least two years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare settings.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.