Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — PRN

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — PRN role is onsite in Lafayette, LA. Pay is $34.45–$51.65 per hour. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based care to support patients at home. The nurse assesses patients, coordinates individualized care plans, manages symptoms, educates families, and collaborates with the clinical team. The role supports continuity of hospice care through patient assessments, care coordination, documentation, and on-call services as assigned.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice

registered nurse

rn

prn

lafayette la

optum

amedisys

full-time listing

day shift

on-call responsibilities

patient assessment

care planning

$34.45–$51.65/hour

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

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.

About the employer

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