Overview
Full Time Days
10a-7p
Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurseJoin Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.
Attractive payWhat'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.
