UnitedHealth Group·Baker City, Oregon
The Afterhours Registered Nurse is responsible for conducting comprehensive hospice care visits, including admissions and crisis response, during night and weekend hours. They must triage patient needs over the phone and document all interventions and patient responses according to hospice standards.
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As the Afterhours Registered Nurse’s your primary focus is to conduct comprehensive and timely delivery of hospice care for patients and their families after regular business hours, including at night and on the weekends.
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 Competent to perform afterhours visits including admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine visits Identifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassess them as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client 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 unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice experience Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire 1+ years of clinical experience 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 $67,104 to $100,656 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. #LHCJobs 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.
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice and possess a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle. At least one year of clinical experience is preferred, along with the ability to obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Market context
In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.
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