Registered Nurse (RN) — Hospice, Per Diem

Job overview

The per diem Hospice Registered Nurse role is onsite in Woburn, MA, with hourly pay of $44–$66. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that support care at home. The nurse provides patient-centered hospice care through assessments, individualized care planning, symptom management, and collaboration with the clinical team. The role also supports families through education and contributes to continuity of care through documentation, referrals, and assigned on-call services.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments
• coordinate and revise plans of care
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain patient records
• document pain and symptom outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to hospice disciplines as needed
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse (rn)

hospice

woburn ma

optum

per diem

onsite

$44–$66/hour

patient assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

on-call responsibilities

cpr certification

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

Per diem hospice nursing position. Requires a current state-specific RN license, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, liability insurance, and 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.