Hospice Registered Nurse

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse role is onsite in Lubbock, TX; compensation is $71,640–$107,460 per year. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to support care at home. The nurse provides patient-centered hospice care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized plans, managing symptoms, and educating families. The role contributes to continuity of care through collaboration with the clinical team and appropriate hospice referrals.

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 accurate progress records
• record 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

hospice registered nurse

lubbock tx

optum

amedisys

onsite

full-time

$71,640–$107,460/year

hospice care

patient assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

rn license

on-call responsibilities

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 RN license, 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.