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Hospice RN - Per Diem - Tucson, AZ
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ Tucson, Arizona |
About this job
There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)
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We are seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate RN to handle patient visits on a PRN basis for day shift hours with our Hospice patients. As a Hospice Nurse, you would work with a team of healthcare providers to ensure our Hospice patients (prognosis of 6 months or less) are receiving the right care. Additionally, you would provide emotional support to the patients' families. This position offers potential for growth, a friendly staff, and an opportunity to interact with patients and their families on a more personal level.
Please note: This position is on a Per Diem/PRN basis working as needed. This position will require travel throughout a 60 mile radius of our service area in order to conduct visits at our patient's home, nursing homes or other facilities. The PRN RN may be asked to work during the weekends and must be flexible regarding scheduling.
Responsibilities for the Hospice Per Diem RN include (as needed):
- Conducting routine visits at home or skilled nursing facilities
- Coordinating, assessing, and implementing patients' care
- Providing accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect plans of care
- Admissions (as requested)
- Attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings (as requested)
- Interacting with other group members such as CNA's, LPN's, social workers and dieticians
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of biohazard materials
- Availability on weekdays and weekends to conduct routine visits
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- RN licensure (current, unrestricted) in the state location of position
- 3 years of clinical experience is required
- Reliable transportation including valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Preferred Assets:
- Bilingual
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in long-term care is a plus
- Wound Care experience
- Oncology experience
- Computer proficiency is a must
- Background in home care and/or hospice care is highly preferred
OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.
OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.
OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
Job Keywords: RN, nurse, hospice, Tucson, AZ, Arizona, case manager, admissions, home care, per diem, PRN
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