Hospice Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse, Per Diem role is onsite in Blackstone, VA. The listed annual salary range is $71,640–$107,460, based on full-time employment. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to support care at home. The nurse assesses patients, coordinates individualized plans of care, manages and documents symptoms, and educates families. The role supports continuity of hospice care by communicating with the clinical team and making referrals to other hospice disciplines when needed.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• complete, coordinate, and revise plans of care
• collaborate with staff to maintain continuity
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain accurate patient records
• document pain and symptom management changes and outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed or document why a referral is not made
• perform on-call responsibilities and services as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

per diem

blackstone va

optum

amedisys

$71,640–$107,460 annually

hospice care

patient assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

on-call responsibilities

rn license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Why this role

Per-diem hospice nursing role with assigned on-call responsibilities; requires a current state-specific RN license, CPR certification, driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

About the employer

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