Licensed practical nurse health care in Nettleton, MS

Explore opportunities with Community Hospice RN , 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. As the Afterhours Registered Nurse, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient, while continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.

Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral

Identifies the patient's / family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days

Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition

Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient / family response to hospice care

Collaborates with the patient / family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily

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.

Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice

Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

1+ years full-time experience as an RN. However, three (3) years full-time clinical experience in a healthcare setting as an LPN may be substituted for the one year full time experience as an RN

Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

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 $58,800 to $105,000 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. 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.