Hospice Weekend RN,
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
- CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of clinical experience
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).
The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment.
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.