Amedisys

Registered Nurse, Home Health, Norfolk

Amedisys$80K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of relevant clinical nursing experience as an RN.
  • Current RN license specific to assigned state(s).
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Liability insurance is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments to formulate and implement care plans.
  • Refer patients to other disciplines based on assessed needs or document reasons for not referring.
  • Educate patients on self-care and promote their health and independence.
  • Supervise the work of LPNs and HHAs.
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
  • Communicate patient progress effectively to the clinical manager and care team.
  • Facilitate and plan educational sessions for staff.

Benefits

  • Full-time weekday schedule offers better work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for clinical development and continuing education programs.
  • Involvement in assessing and developing patient care plans enhances nursing skills.
  • On-call responsibilities provide flexibility and additional patient interaction opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Full Time, Weekdays

Territory: Norfolk

Pay Range: $80,000 to $90,000

Responsibilities

  • Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
  • Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
  • Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
  • Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
  • Completes documentation timely and accurately.
  • Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
  • Plans and provides staff education.
  • Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
  • Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP Clinical.*
  • 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.

*Note - If less than 6 months clinical experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program.

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.
Learn more about Amedisys
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
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