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Burlington, NC, USA
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76K-113K Annually
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The Role
Provides weekend after-hours hospice nursing support through phone triage and in-person assessments. The RN evaluates patient conditions, determines interventions, coordinates with physicians, care teams, and caregivers, provides symptom-management education, escalates urgent needs, and documents clinical decisions. The role requires a state RN license, nursing experience, CPR certification, a driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
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Requisition Number: 2395769
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
  • Weekend On Call RN 5pm Friday - Monday 8am

As the Hospice RN On-Call, you are responsible for providing after-hours clinical support, triaging patient needs, and coordinating care to ensure continuity and quality outcomes. This role delivers remote and field-based nursing support, assesses patient conditions, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address urgent and emergent patient needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide on-call nursing support, triaging patient needs and determining appropriate interventions
  • Assess patient conditions via phone and/or in-person visits and escalate care as needed
  • Coordinate with physicians, care teams, and caregivers to ensure timely and effective care delivery
  • Deliver patient and caregiver education related to symptom management and care plans
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions and clinical decisions

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
  • 1+ year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, home health, or acute care
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • CNA experience within the last two years

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 $75,620 to $113,430 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Skills Required

  • Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned
  • At least 1 year of nursing experience
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Liability insurance
  • Experience in hospice, home health, or acute care
  • CNA experience within the last two years

What the Team is Saying

Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.

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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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