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RN On-Call Hospice - Weekend Shift - Milford, DE

CompanyUnitedHealth Group
LocationMilford
Work ModeRemote
PostedNovember 8, 2026
About The Company
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes and experiences. Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and delivering access to high-quality care. We work with governments, employers, partners and providers to care for 147 million people and share a vision of a value-based system of care that provides compassionate and equitable care. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities. Click below to search careers or join our social communities: • Search & apply for careers at careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/ • Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/UnitedHealthGrp • Follow and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/unitedhealthgroup • Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/unitedhealthgroup More about UnitedHealth Group can be found at unitedhealthgroup.com/
About the Role

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Shift: On-call Friday 10a-10p, Saturday 10a-10p, and Sunday 10a-10p

As the Hospice RN On-Call, you are responsible for providing after-hours clinical support, triaging patient needs, and coordinating care to ensure continuity and quality outcomes. This role delivers remote and field-based nursing support, assesses patient conditions, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address urgent and emergent patient needs.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide on-call nursing support, triaging patient needs and determining appropriate interventions

  • Assess patient conditions via phone and/or in-person visits and escalate care as needed

  • Coordinate with physicians, care teams, and caregivers to ensure timely and effective care delivery

  • Deliver patient and caregiver education related to symptom management and care plans

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions and clinical decisions

 

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 RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work

  • 1+ year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, home health, or acute care

  • Current CPR certification

  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance

Shift: On-call Friday 10a-10p, Saturday 10a-10p, and Sunday 10a-10p

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 $79,600 to $119,400 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Skills
Hospice nursingTriageClinical supportPatient assessmentCare coordinationSymptom managementCare planningDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationCPR certificationNursing
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive programsRecognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Hospice RN provides after-hours clinical support by triaging patient needs and coordinating care through both remote and field-based interventions. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient conditions and ensure the delivery of quality care and symptom management.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$79,600 - $119,400
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
92374
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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