Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice — Per Diem

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice — Per Diem role is onsite in Decatur, AL. The posting lists an annual salary range of $75,620–$113,430 based on full-time employment; compensation for the per-diem arrangement is not separately stated. 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 by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. The role supports continuity of care through documentation, referrals, communication, and assigned on-call services.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions. Coordinate and revise care plans with appropriate staff
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain accurate patient records
• document pain and symptom-management outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to hospice disciplines as needed or document the rationale for not doing so
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

hospice

per diem

decatur al

$75,620–$113,430 annual full-time range

optum

amedisys

patient assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

rn license

cpr certification

on-call responsibilities

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 role; posting gives a full-time-equivalent annual salary range; current RN license, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance required.

About the employer

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