Registered Nurse – Hospice, Per Diem

Job overview

The Registered Nurse – Hospice, Per Diem role is onsite in Norfolk, NE. Pay is $34.45–$51.65 per hour. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides hospice, home health, and community-based services to support care at home. The nurse assesses new admissions, coordinates individualized care plans, monitors symptoms, educates families, and collaborates with the clinical team. The role helps maintain continuity of hospice care and respond to patients’ and families’ needs.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• complete, coordinate, and revise care plans
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain accurate and timely records
• document pain and symptom management changes and outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to hospice disciplines as needed
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

hospice

per diem

full-time listing

norfolk ne

optum

amedisys

patient assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

on-call responsibilities

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

Per diem hospice nursing; hourly pay range stated; current RN license and CPR certification required.

About the employer

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