Amedisys

Registered Nurse RN

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

Qualifications

  • 1+ year clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), or less with VP Clinical approval
  • Current state-specific RN license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and liability insurance

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients and work with the care team to create a care plan.
  • Refer patients to specialists as needed, or document reasons for not referring.
  • Teach patients self-care techniques to promote health and independence.
  • Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs).
  • Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Communicate patient progress with the clinical manager and care team.
  • Provide education to staff and participate in clinical development programs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for clinical development and continuing education
  • Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
  • Hands-on experience with patient care in home settings
  • Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
  • Leadership opportunities by supervising other nursing staff
Full Job Description
Overview

Shift:Full Time Days

Adult Home Health Visits

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
NASDAQ

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