Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem, Athol Territory

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem, Athol Territory role is an onsite position serving Athol and surrounding areas, with orientation at the care center in Leominster, MA. The posting states an annual salary range of $87,560 to $131,340 based on full-time employment. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The nurse provides patient-centered hospice care through admission assessments, individualized care planning, symptom management, and coordination with the clinical team. The role supports patients and families through education, referrals to other hospice disciplines, accurate records, and on-call services as assigned.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

rn

per diem

athol ma territory

leominster ma orientation

optum

amedisys

$87,560–$131,340/year

patient assessment

hospice care

symptom management

on-call responsibilities

family education

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 role serving Athol and surrounding areas; orientation takes place at the Leominster care center.

About the employer

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