Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice, Per Diem

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice, Per Diem role is onsite in Woburn, MA. Compensation is $44–$66 per hour. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to support care at home. The nurse assesses new hospice admissions, coordinates and revises care plans, manages symptoms, and educates families. Through collaboration with the clinical team, the role supports continuity of patient-centered care and comfort.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• complete, coordinate, and revise care plans
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain accurate patient records and document symptom-management outcomes
• 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

hospice

per diem

woburn ma

optum

amedisys

$44–$66/hour

patient assessment

care planning

family education

on-call responsibilities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Per diem hospice nursing assignment; requires a current RN license, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, liability insurance, and current CPR certification. 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.