Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem role is based in Grand Island, NE, providing care in patients’ homes. The posting gives an annual salary range of $75,620–$113,430 based on full-time employment; compensation for per-diem work may differ. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The nurse assesses new admissions, coordinates and revises individualized plans of care, monitors symptoms, educates families, and communicates with the clinical manager, physician, and care team. On-call responsibilities are performed as assigned.

What you'll do

• Assess new hospice admissions
• coordinate and revise plans of care
• communicate patient progress
• maintain care records
• document pain and symptom management outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals as needed
• perform on-call services as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

hospice

grand island ne

optum

amedisys

per diem

home-based care

patient assessment

care coordination

family education

on-call responsibilities

$75,620-$113,430/year full-time basis

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

The role combines home-based hospice care with individualized care planning and family education.

About the employer

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