Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Liability insurance coverage
Responsibilities
Perform initial nursing assessments on new admissions
Coordinate and revise the total plan of care
Communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team
Maintain accurate and timely patient care progress records
Record changes in pain/symptom management
Educate families on patient conditions and care needs
Make referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed
Perform on-call responsibilities and services as assigned
Benefits
Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth
Paid time off
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for various activities
Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions
401(k) with company match
Family support including infertility treatment coverage and adoption reimbursement
Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement
Additional benefits available
Full Job Description
Overview
Hospice RN On Call
Respond to telephone requests at home from our after-hours Triage RN for assistance by addressing the request by telephone or by making an in person visit that includes skilled assessment and interventions which can include in person after hours admissions and end of life visits.
Attractive pay
$83,000 - $87,000 Salaried
Mileage Reimbursement
Benefits 1st of month after hire
What's in it for you
Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
And more.
*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.
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.
Qualifications
Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
One+ year of nursing experience required
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Amedisys
Amedisys, Inc. is an American healthcare company that provides home health, hospice and personal care services. It is one of the largest home health providers in the United States and operates in 38 states and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
