Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)

Job overview

The Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) role is onsite in Rosedale, MD. The stated annual salary range is $83,580–$125,370, based on full-time employment. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that support care at home. The nurse guides patients and families through hospice admission by assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, coordinating the initial plan of care, and arranging services with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team. The role helps establish individualized hospice care and supports symptom control, comfort, education, and continuity during admission.

What you'll do

• Assess patients' initial physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
• coordinate hospice admissions and the initial plan of care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• provide skilled interventions and instructions to patients and caregivers
• liaise between disciplines and facilities
• maintain accurate patient records and document symptom-management outcomes
• communicate significant findings and changes
• perform on-call services as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice admissions rn

registered nurse

rosedale md

optum

amedisys

patient assessment

hospice admission

care coordination

interdisciplinary team

symptom control

on-call responsibilities

$83,580–$125,370 annually

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, two or more years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare settings, CPR certification, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance. Preferred: communication skills, independent work and prioritization, daily travel between facilities, and EMR proficiency.

About the employer

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