Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — Per Diem

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — Per Diem role is onsite in Decatur, AL. The posting lists a salary range of $75,620–$113,430 per year based on full-time employment. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. 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 and patient and family needs, including on-call services when assigned.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions
• complete, coordinate, and revise plans of care
• collaborate with staff to maintain continuity
• communicate patient progress to clinical managers, physicians, and care teams
• maintain accurate patient records
• record pain and symptom management outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed
• perform assigned on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

rn

per diem

hospice care

patient assessment

care planning

symptom management

family education

on-call responsibilities

decatur al

optum

$75,620–$113,430/year

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 role; 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.