Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice, Per Diem

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice, Per Diem role is an onsite position in Roanoke, VA. The salary range is $75,620–$113,430 per year based on full-time employment. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based care to patients at home. The nurse assesses hospice patients, coordinates individualized plans, manages symptoms, educates families, and collaborates with the clinical team. The role supports continuity of patient-centered care and comfort through each stage of the patient’s 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 patient progress records
• document pain and symptom management changes and outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to hospice disciplines as needed
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

hospice

per diem

roanoke va

optum

amedisys

$75,620-$113,430/year

patient assessment

care coordination

symptom management

family education

on-call responsibilities

cpr certification

valid rn license

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; salary range is stated based on full-time employment; on-call responsibilities and services are performed as assigned.

About the employer

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