Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice role is onsite in Sylacauga, AL. The salary range is $71,640–$107,460 per year. Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to support care at home. The nurse provides patient-centered hospice care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. This work supports continuity of care and comfort for patients through their health journey.

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

sylacauga al

optum

amedisys

patient-centered care

care planning

symptom management

family education

on-call responsibilities

$71,640–$107,460 annually

full-time

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

Current state-specific RN license, CPR certification, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance are required. One or more years of nursing experience is preferred. On-call responsibilities are assigned.

About the employer

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