Hospice Admissions RN
$10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
About the role
Optum NV is seeking a Hospice RN to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives.
Southwest Medical Hospice is seeking knowledgeable, compassionate RNs to provide direct care to hospice patients in their homes or facilities. As a hospice nurse, you will work with other healthcare professionals to determine the best overall care for terminal patients and provide emotional support to the patients' families. These positions offer potential for growth, a friendly staff, and an opportunity to interact with patients and their families on a more personal level.
The Hospice RN will identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care, coordinating the case among the Interdisciplinary Group team in accordance with the plan of care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the RN manager to assure the client-driven plan of care that strives to meet positive outcomes through ongoing evaluation using evidence-based practice
- Ensure hospice care provided is compliant with state and federal regulations (documentation and delivered) through participation in chart review and following established processes
- Participate in orientation, ongoing education programs, and successful completion of competency requirements
- Provide services congruent with the policies of Southwest Medical Hospice within the scope of professional nursing practice as defined within the Nurse Practice Act
- Provide services to meet both internal and external customers' expectations
- Ensure hospice care is provided in accordance with agency and company Corporate Compliance Program
- Oversee and participate in day-to-day clinical care of terminal patients and their families
- Perform clinical care and medical management activities across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating) as it relates to end-of-life palliative care
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted NV RN license or temporary NV RN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV RN license upon expiration of temporary NV RN license
- Willing to travel within the Las Vegas area into patients' homes or facilities to provide comfort care and pain management
- Ability to participate in weekend and/or after-hours care of hospice patients as needed
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- Experience in community health, critical care, oncology, HIV/AIDS, advanced illness, or medical-surgical patient care setting (preferred)
- Hospice experience, preferably in a home hospice agency (preferred)
- Knowledge of professional standards of care and laws and regulations applicable to hospice services (preferred)
Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Pay
The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.