Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — Weekends

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — Weekends role is onsite in Independence, MO. Pay is $36.35–$54.55 per hour. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based care to support patients at home. The nurse assesses new admissions, coordinates individualized care plans, monitors symptoms, educates families, and collaborates with the clinical team. Weekend hospice coverage helps maintain continuity of patient-centered care, with on-call services provided as assigned.

What you'll do

• Perform initial nursing assessments
• complete, coordinate, and revise plans of care
• collaborate with staff to maintain continuity
• communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• maintain patient records
• record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes
• educate families
• make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed or document rationale
• provide on-call services as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice

registered nurse

rn

independence mo

optum

amedisys

full-time

weekend role

day shift

on-call responsibilities

patient assessment

care planning

$36.35–$54.55/hour

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

Current state-specific RN license, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance are required. 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.