RN
Company: Optum
Location: Pottsville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with [agency name], 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 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. Primary Responsibilities: - 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 LHCJobs 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 and
unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice - Current Driver's
License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or
public transportation - CPR Certification - 1 years of clinical
experience - Ability to function in any home situation regardless
of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition
of the client Preferred Qualifications: - Able to work
independently - 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). 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
$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. 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.
Keywords: Optum, East Brunswick , RN, Healthcare , Pottsville, New Jersey
