Current RN license specific to the assigned state.
One year of clinical RN experience.
Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
Coordinate admissions of hospice patients by assessing their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
Establish the initial plan of care with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team.
Provide skilled interventions and instructions for symptom control and patient comfort.
Act as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
Maintain accurate and timely individualized patient care progress records.
Communicate significant findings and changes in patient condition to the clinical manager and care team.
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.
Full Job Description
Overview
Registered Nurse - Hospice Admission RN
Full Time - 1st Shift
Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurse
Attractive pay
$95,000.00 - $98,000.00
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
Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of patients initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
Coordinates the establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director and the interdisciplinary team.
Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers to provide optimum symptom control and patient comfort under the direction of physician.
Functions as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation per care center policy. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/physician and other members of the hospice care team. Communicates with the physician regarding the patients' needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains physician orders as required.
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 clinical RN experience.
Current CPR certification.
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.
