Afterhours RN- 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
- Experience: Two years full-time experience working as an RN, or 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
- Driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation (state-specific requirement: LA)
- CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- One to two years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Pay and Schedule
- The salary for this role will range from $67,104 to $100,656 annually based on full-time employment
- No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives
Schedule
- Afterhours
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Pay
- Based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
Company Information
Christus Hospice St. Frances Cabrini is 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 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.