Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions role is onsite in West Columbia, SC. The annual salary range is $71,640–$107,460. The position supports Amedisys, part of the Optum family, providing home health, hospice, and community-based services focused on care at home. The admissions nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, coordinates the initial plan of care, and guides patients and families through hospice admission. The role also provides skilled interventions and education, coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and maintains accurate clinical records.

What you'll do

• Coordinate hospice admissions through skilled initial assessments
• establish 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 and document symptom-management outcomes
• communicate significant findings and changes to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

hospice admissions

west columbia sc

optum

amedisys

onsite

$71,640–$107,460 annually

hospice care

patient assessment

care coordination

on-call responsibilities

cpr certification

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

Requires a current RN license for the state of assignment, current CPR certification, at least two years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare settings, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance. EMR proficiency and comfort with daily travel between facilities are preferred.

About the employer

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