Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice role is an onsite, full-time position in Baton Rouge, LA. The annual salary range is $85,073–$103,978. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to support care at home. The nurse assesses hospice patients, coordinates individualized care plans, manages symptoms, educates families, and collaborates with the clinical team. The role helps maintain continuity of patient-centered care and supports patients and families through each stage of the health journey.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• coordinate and revise plans 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 hospice disciplines as needed
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

hospice

full-time

baton rouge la

optum

amedisys

patient-centered care

care coordination

family education

on-call responsibilities

$85,073–$103,978/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.

Why this role

Requires a current state-specific RN license, current CPR certification, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance. One or more years of nursing experience is preferred.

About the employer

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