Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice — Weekends

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice — Weekends role is onsite in Independence, MO. The posting lists hourly pay of $36.35–$54.55. Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that support care at home. The nurse assesses hospice patients, coordinates individualized care plans, manages symptoms, educates families, and collaborates with the clinical team. These responsibilities support patient-centered care and continuity for patients and families, with assigned on-call services included in the role.

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 patient progress records
• record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate
• educate families about patient condition, needs, and care
• make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed or document the rationale for not doing so
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

hospice

weekends

independence mo

optum

amedisys

patient-centered care

care planning

symptom management

family education

$36.35–$54.55 per hour

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 requirements.

Why this role

Weekend role with assigned on-call responsibilities. Requires a current RN license for the assigned state, 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.