Afterhours Registered Nurse-Hospice
Primary Responsibilities
- Able to triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit
- Responds appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families afterhours
- Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services, as part of a patient visit, within forty-eight (48) hours of referral if assigned
- Capable of performing afterhours visits including admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine visits
- Identifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassesses them as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days
- Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care
Required Qualifications
- Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
- Current CPR Certification
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
- 1+ years of clinical experience
State Specific Requirements
LA: a minimum of two years full-time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse.
Pay and Benefits
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
About the Role
With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 4:30PM-8AM (Nights)
Company Information
Explore opportunities with Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Company Culture
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Equal Opportunity Employer
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.