Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN
About The Position
As a per diem Hospice Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. You will perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions, develop and maintain individualized care plans and patient records, communicate patient progress, document pain and symptom management, educate families, and make referrals to other hospice disciplines as needed. The role includes assigned on-call responsibilities and other duties as assigned. Amedisys is part of the Optum family of businesses and provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The organization describes its culture as focused on caring, connecting, and growing together. The posting notes that compensation and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and that candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states where assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 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, on time, and according to care center policies.
- Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes 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 doing so.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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