Hospice Registered Nurse

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse role is onsite in Lubbock, TX. The salary range is $71,640–$107,460 per year. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services so people can receive care at home. The nurse assesses patients, coordinates individualized care plans, manages symptoms, educates families, and collaborates with the clinical team. The role supports continuity of hospice care through accurate documentation, communication about patient progress, referrals when needed, and assigned on-call services.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

lubbock tx

optum

amedisys

hospice care

patient-centered care

care coordination

family education

symptom management

on-call responsibilities

$71,640–$107,460 per year

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Salary range of $71,640–$107,460 annually; comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

About the employer

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