Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions role is onsite in East Hartford, CT. The salary range is $87,560–$131,340 annually. The position is with Beacon Hospice, part of the Amedisys and Optum family, which provides hospice, home health, and community-based services. The nurse guides patients and families through hospice admission by assessing needs, coordinating an initial plan of care, and providing skilled interventions and education. The role connects physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to support patient comfort and coordinated services; on-call responsibilities are assigned.

What you'll do

• 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
• liaise with disciplines and facilities
• maintain accurate patient records
• communicate significant findings and changes
• perform on-call responsibilities and services as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

hospice admissions

east hartford ct

optum

beacon hospice

amedisys

hospice care

patient assessment

care coordination

on-call responsibilities

$87,560–$131,340/year

afternoon hours

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

Flexible afternoon hours may be available, including 11 a.m.–7 p.m. or 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; on-call duties are assigned.

About the employer

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