Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse

Job overview

The Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse role is onsite in Plymouth, NC. The hourly pay range is $38.75–$47.35. The position supports Amedisys, part of the Optum family, providing home health, hospice, and community-based care. The nurse assesses new admissions, coordinates and revises care plans, communicates patient progress, documents care, tracks pain and symptom outcomes, educates families, and makes referrals as needed. These activities support continuity and individualized hospice care; assigned on-call responsibilities are part of the role.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• coordinate and revise plans of care with appropriate staff
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain accurate and timely progress records
• record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed or document rationale
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

per diem hospice registered nurse

plymouth nc

optum

amedisys

hospice care

$38.75–$47.35/hr

patient assessment

care planning

family education

on-call responsibilities

rn license

cpr certification

per diem

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

Per diem role; current state-specific RN license, CPR certification, driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance required.

About the employer

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