Hospice Registered Nurse – Per Diem

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse – Per Diem role is based in Chesapeake, VA. The annual salary range is $75,620–$113,430, stated on a full-time employment basis. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to help people receive care at home. The nurse provides patient-centered hospice care through assessments, individualized care planning, symptom management, family education, and collaboration with the clinical team. The role also includes on-call responsibilities and services to patients and families as assigned.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• complete and revise care plans
• communicate patient progress
• maintain patient records
• document pain and symptom management outcomes
• educate families
• make hospice discipline referrals as needed
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

registered nurse (rn)

per diem

chesapeake va

optum

amedisys

day shift

hospice care

symptom management

family education

care planning

on-call responsibilities

$75,620–$113,430 annually

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

Requires a current state-specific RN license, CPR certification, driver’s license, reliable transportation, liability insurance, and at least one year of nursing experience.

About the employer

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