Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — Per Diem

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — Per Diem role is onsite in Waterford, PA, serving Crawford and Venango Counties, with a flexible schedule. The posting states an annual salary range of $75,620–$113,430 based on full-time employment; compensation for the per-diem schedule is not separately specified. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The nurse provides patient-centered hospice care through assessments, individualized care planning, symptom management, and family education. The role supports continuity by coordinating with clinical staff, communicating patient progress, maintaining records, and making referrals when needed.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• complete, coordinate, and revise plans of care with appropriate staff
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain accurate and timely patient progress records
• record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes
• educate families about patient condition, needs, and care
• make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed or document why not
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

hospice

per diem

flexible schedule

crawford county pa

venango county pa

waterford pa

patient assessment

care planning

on-call responsibilities

$75,620–$113,430/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Per-diem role with flexible scheduling; territory covers Crawford and Venango Counties; hospice experience preferred; on-call responsibilities are assigned.

About the employer

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