Registered Nurse - Hospice

UnitedHealth Group • Gallatin, TN • 2h ago

Requisition number: 2377205

Job category: Nursing

Explore opportunities with HightPoint Hospice , 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.

As a Hospice Admissions Nurse, you will be responsible for executing the hospice admission process in compliance with federal and state regulations. You will advocate for the patient and family to meet their needs that hospice can cover and refer them to other resources as appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities:

Demonstrates competency with potential patients, hospice eligibility and meeting with families in assessment of their needs

Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records

Completes assigned admissions and patient care orders in an effective and timely manner

Communicates effectively with physician(s), referral sources, patient, family, and hospice interdisciplinary team regarding the new admission of a patient. Records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility

Communicates effectively with operational, clinical and sales leadership regarding status of pending referrals

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 unrestricted RN licensed in the state of operation

2+ years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other healthcare service delivery system setting

Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and accountability

Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $37.40 to $56.10 per hour 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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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