Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. The position serves Crawford and Venango Counties and has a flexible schedule. Hospice experience is preferred. The nurse performs initial assessments for new admissions, maintains continuity of care through coordination with appropriate staff, communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team, and maintains accurate patient care records. The role also includes documenting symptom-management outcomes, educating families, making referrals to other hospice disciplines when needed, and providing on-call services as assigned. Other duties may be assigned. Candidates must hold a current RN license for the state(s) in which they work, current CPR certification, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance. One or more years of nursing experience is preferred. Compensation is based on factors including local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications. The stated annual salary range is $75,620–$113,430 based on full-time employment. Benefits mentioned include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) where assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred.
- At least one year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
- Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care and maintain continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately and on time, in accordance with care center policies.
- Record changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
- Educate families about the patient's condition, needs, and care.
- Refer patients to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or document the rationale for not making a referral.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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