Entry Level Hospice Registered Nurse Jobs
New grad hospice registered nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations, internship hours, or a strong practicum record can carry more weight than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Optum, VITAS Healthcare, and Agrace hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
- Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
- Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
- Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
- Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
- Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ year of nursing experience
COMPENSATION
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
- The hourly pay for this role will range from $38.25 to $57.40 per hour based on full-time employment.
- 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).
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
- Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
- Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
- Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
- Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
- Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ year of nursing experience
COMPENSATION
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
- The hourly pay for this role will range from $38.25 to $57.40 per hour based on full-time employment.
- 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).
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.
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- Optum70
- VITAS Healthcare66
- Agrace6
- Bayada Home Health Care6
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Entry Level Hospice Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hospice registered nurse job?
Start by targeting employers that explicitly welcome new graduates or list zero to two years of experience as acceptable. Highlight any hospice-adjacent clinical rotations, palliative care exposure, or med-surge floor experience in your resume. A demonstrated comfort with end-of-life conversations and family communication stands out strongly at the entry level, often outweighing tenure with candidates who have more years but narrower clinical scope.
Which companies hire entry level hospice registered nurses?
Companies hiring entry level hospice registered nurses right now include Optum, VITAS Healthcare, and Agrace, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from dedicated hospice agencies, home health organizations, and hospital-based palliative care programs that run structured new graduate onboarding tracks.
Are there remote entry level hospice registered nurse jobs?
Yes, though most hospice nursing requires in-person patient care. About 3% of entry level hospice registered nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve telephonic triage, care coordination, or case management functions rather than direct bedside work. They are a smaller share of total listings but do exist for candidates who qualify.
Are these new grad hospice registered nurse jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hospice registered nurse roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical internship or practicum hours in lieu of post-licensure tenure, or explicitly invites recent graduates to apply. Roles structured around a residency or preceptorship period are also strong signals that a new grad can succeed.
Which industries hire the most entry level hospice registered nurses?
Entry Level hospice registered nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high patient-volume programs that depend on a consistent pipeline of newly licensed nurses to sustain staffing levels and meet growing demand for end-of-life care services.